{"id":62177,"date":"2025-08-12T09:18:09","date_gmt":"2025-08-12T09:18:09","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/au\/62177\/"},"modified":"2025-08-12T09:18:09","modified_gmt":"2025-08-12T09:18:09","slug":"uniteds-high-flying-final-addition","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/au\/62177\/","title":{"rendered":"United’s high-flying final addition"},"content":{"rendered":"

Melbourne United have completed their roster for NBL26, adding NBA big man Jesse Edwards on a one-year deal.<\/p>\n

\u201cLooking at our final import spot, we wanted to bring in someone that was an elite rim protector, which Jesse has been across his college and pro career so far,\u201d Vickerman explained on the team\u2019s website. <\/p>\n

\u201cWe think he\u2019s got great length, really good timing and elite defensive instincts. He\u2019s also got the mobility to get out and play with pace, which really suits what we\u2019re wanting to do this year.\u201d<\/p>\n

Edwards joins United after a two-way contract with the Minnesota Timberwolves, averaging 12 points, 7.5 rebounds and 1.8 blocks per game in the G League. <\/p>\n

The 213-centimetre big man has a strong reputation for living above the rim on both the offensive and defensive ends of the floor.<\/p>\n

\u201cI\u2019m very excited to join Melbourne United,\u201d Edwards said. \u201cObviously the team has been one of the best teams in Australia for a while, and I\u2019ve heard great things about the NBL itself. Just to be able to play with such a good team and such a good organisation is exciting. Everyone I\u2019ve talked to from the team has been amazing, so I just can\u2019t wait to get started.\u201d<\/p>\n

The 25-year-old is currently with the Dutch National Team in the 2027 World Cup Qualifying Games and is expected to join his new side before the NBL Blitz.<\/p>\n

Edwards completes United\u2019s roster, joining returning stars Chris Goulding, Shea Ili, Kyle Bowen, Malith Machar and Tanner Krebs, along with fresh faces Milton Doyle, Finn Delany, Tyson Walker, Fabijan Krslovic, Tom Wilson and Dash Daniels.<\/p>\n

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