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By Joel Reyes
VJ Edgecombe was named the 2026 Rising Stars MVP after he sealed the victory for Team Vince in the finals against Team Melo. The Philadelphia 76ers star knocked down two pressure-packed free throws to turn a 23-24 deficit into a 25-24 win for Team Vince.
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Edgecombe had earlier delivered an offensive masterclass in the semifinals against Team T-Mac. He scored 17 points, including Team Vince’s last 10, to secure the 41-36 victory over Team T-Mac.
Edgecombe finished the mini-tournament with 23 points and 7 rebounds. He shot 8-for-13 from the field, including 6-for-7 from deep in the wins over Team T-Mac and Team Melo.