Edwards Named to USBWA 2023-24 Oscar Robertson Trophy and All-America Watch List

HARRISONBURG, Va. – James Madison redshirt junior Terrence Edwards Jr. was named to the 2023-24 Oscar Robertson Trophy and All-America Watch List by the U.S. Basketball Writers Association. Members of the association's board of directors chose players that are considered contenders, and made their announcement on Tuesday.

Edwards has been instrumental in JMU's 26-3 record this season, as the junior leads the Dukes in scoring, averaging 17.2 points per game. He has scored in double figures in 26 games this season, and recorded 20 or more point nine times this season. Edwards has also earned Sun Belt Conference Player of the Week honors three times, most recently after scoring 28 points against Georgia State (Feb.15) and 19 points against Georgia Southern (Feb.17). During this stretch, his 61.5 percent clip from beyond the arc ranked ninth across the country among players with at least eight 3-pointers made.

During the first week of the season, Edwards led JMU with 24 points and made 12 of 13 (.923) free throws in the 79-76 overtime upset of then-No.4 Michigan State. He followed that performance with a double-double of 25 points and 10 rebounds to go with six assists and two steals in a thrilling 113-108 double-overtime triumph over Kent State. The Atlanta native concluded the week with 14 points, three assists and three steals in the Dukes' 107-86 win over Howard.

As a result of these standout performances, he earned a pair of national accolades as The Associated Press National Player of the Week and the U.S. Basketball Writers Association (USBWA) Oscar Robertson National Player of the Week. He was the first Sun Belt player in league history to receive either weekly distinction. In January, Edwards was also named to the Lute Olson Mid-season National Player of the Year Award Watch List and the mid-season watch list for the Lou Henson Player of the Year Awards.

The 40 honored players for the Oscar Robertson Trophy and All-America consideration will be placed on the association's annual awards ballot. The USBWA board will then review and verify the results. All-American selections will be announced ahead of the NCAA Tournament, while The Oscar Robertson Trophy winner is to be announced at the NCAA Men's Final Four in Glendale, Ariz. The formal presentation of the trophy will follow at the annual USBWA Awards Luncheon hosted by the Missouri Athletic Club in St. Louis.

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