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| Personal information | |
|---|---|
| Born | (1969-01-03)January 3, 1969 (age 57) Muncie, Indiana, U.S. |
| Listed height | 6 ft 4 in (1.93 m) |
| Listed weight | 185 lb (84 kg) |
| Career information | |
| High school | Marion (Marion, Indiana) |
| College | Indiana (1987–1989) |
| NBA draft | 1989: 2nd round, 33rd overall pick |
| Drafted by | Los Angeles Clippers |
| Playing career | 1989–2001 |
| Position | Shooting guard |
| Number | 3 |
| Career history | |
| 1989–1991 | Los Angeles Clippers |
| 1991 | Rapid City Thrillers |
| 1991–1992 | Fort Wayne Fury |
| 1993 | Argal Huesca |
| 1993 | Fort Wayne Fury |
| 1993–1994 | Rochester Renegade |
| 1994–1995 | Rockford Lightning |
| 1995–1996 | Fort Wayne Fury |
| 1996 | Connecticut Pride |
| 1996–1997 | Yakima Sun Kings |
| 1997–2000 | Elitzur Ashkelon |
| 2001 | Gimnasia de Comodoro |
| Career highlights | |
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Stats at NBA.com  | |
| Stats atBasketball Reference | |
Jay Edwards (born January 3, 1969) is an American former professionalbasketball player.
Edwards was selected by theLos Angeles Clippers in the second round (33rd overall) of the1989 NBA draft. A 6'4" guard fromIndiana University, Edwards played in only four games for the Clippers in his NBA career. He also played overseas for a few seasons.
He entered the NBA after playing only two seasons for the Hoosiers. During his sophomore year at Indiana, he averaged 20.0 points per game and once held the school record for 20 consecutive games with a three-pointer[1], leading the Hoosiers to the 1989Big Ten title. Edwards was the Big Ten Freshman of the Year in 1988 and anAll-American in 1989.[2]
When Edwards was in high school inMarion, Indiana, he and his teammate, Lyndon Jones, led the Marion Giants to three consecutive state championships. The three-peat was known in Indiana as the "Purple Reign" referring to the schools colors of purple and gold. In 1987 Edwards shared the title ofIndiana's "Mr. Basketball" award along with Jones. Edwards and Jones would also play together for two years at Indiana University.
In high school, Jay was given the nickname "Silk" for his gracefully smooth jump shot.
Edwards continues to hold the NCAA freshman single-season record forthree-point field goalshooting percentage (53.6%).[1]
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