Edwards Comparisons

[Jireh]

I've seen some people trying to find an appropriate Edwards comparison.

Monk: I don't think this is close at all. Different body types, different positions and completely different games. Edwards has a much higher ceiling than Monk did/does.

MKG w/a jumper: I don't know that I buy this one either. Although Edwards can play strong, he has a lot of finesse in his game. MKG was a bull with a non-stop motor. I don't see any similarities other than the uniform.

Miller: Again, how are Miller and Edwards similar? In my view, they are completely different players.

Mashburn: This is probably the closest comparison I've seen or heard, but I still don't see it. Wow was Mash smooth! Elite smooth! One of the all-time greats to play at UK.

So, I conclude the reason we can't find an appropriate comparison is we've not really had a player like Edwards. I'm just an average Joe, so what do I know. Just my two cents!

 

[Mike-McD]

His jumper looks like Terrence Jones.

 

[Alias44]

In 20 years, we'll be comparing others to him.

 

[treyforuk]

I've seen some people trying to find an appropriate Edwards comparison.

Monk: I don't think this is close at all. Different body types, different positions and completely different games. Edwards has a much higher ceiling than Monk did/does.

MKG w/a jumper: I don't know that I buy this one either. Although Edwards can play strong, he has a lot of finesse in his game. MKG was a bull with a non-stop motor. I don't see any similarities other than the uniform.

Miller: Again, how are Miller and Edwards similar? In my view, they are completely different players.

Mashburn: This is probably the closest comparison I've seen or heard, but I still don't see it. Wow was Mash smooth! Elite smooth! One of the all-time greats to play at UK.

So, I conclude the reason we can't find an appropriate comparison is we've not really had a player like Edwards. I'm just an average Joe, so what do I know. Just my two cents!

P.R.I.N.C.E

 

[Tampa_cat54]

I think a rich man's James Young is the best comparison (and not just because they're both lefties)

But Edwards can rebound it better and finish at the rim better, but their ball-handling was about the same, and obviously Young was a bit of a better shooter.

 

[ukypug]

Keldon Johnson 🤷‍♂️

 

[Son_Of_Saul]

Steve Smith. Michigan State.

 

[shaudyshaud]

His jumper looks like Terrence Jones.

Jones shot was much slower.

 

[MdWIldcat55]

A slightly taller RJ Barrett from Duke, who also shot left handed.

 

[Titpwhami2014]

Calbert Cheaney

 

[Smashcat]

Very different players but in terms of talent I see 6-7 Edwards as somebody who could eventually turn out to be even better than 6-7 Ron Mercer.

 

[mebeblue2]

I've seen some people trying to find an appropriate Edwards comparison.

Monk: I don't think this is close at all. Different body types, different positions and completely different games. Edwards has a much higher ceiling than Monk did/does.

MKG w/a jumper: I don't know that I buy this one either. Although Edwards can play strong, he has a lot of finesse in his game. MKG was a bull with a non-stop motor. I don't see any similarities other than the uniform.

Miller: Again, how are Miller and Edwards similar? In my view, they are completely different players.

Mashburn: This is probably the closest comparison I've seen or heard, but I still don't see it. Wow was Mash smooth! Elite smooth! One of the all-time greats to play at UK.

So, I conclude the reason we can't find an appropriate comparison is we've not really had a player like Edwards. I'm just an average Joe, so what do I know. Just my two cents!

honestly of the ones you listed he is closer to D. Miller then other names you listed

 

[UkMccurdy]

Calbert Cheaney is the closest I’ve thought of… Edwards is a big time talent!

 

[Deli owl]

Rob Lock.

 

[Aike]

A name mentioned a couple of times on the game broadcasts was Cuttino Mobley. Decent comp.

 

[nickhorvathsuxazz]

I've seen some people trying to find an appropriate Edwards comparison.

Monk: I don't think this is close at all. Different body types, different positions and completely different games. Edwards has a much higher ceiling than Monk did/does.

MKG w/a jumper: I don't know that I buy this one either. Although Edwards can play strong, he has a lot of finesse in his game. MKG was a bull with a non-stop motor. I don't see any similarities other than the uniform.

Miller: Again, how are Miller and Edwards similar? In my view, they are completely different players.

Mashburn: This is probably the closest comparison I've seen or heard, but I still don't see it. Wow was Mash smooth! Elite smooth! One of the all-time greats to play at UK.

So, I conclude the reason we can't find an appropriate comparison is we've not really had a player like Edwards. I'm just an average Joe, so what do I know. Just my two cents!

Fred Cowans, with better handles and more range?

 

[nickhorvathsuxazz]

Very different players but in terms of talent I see 6-7 Edwards as somebody who could eventually turn out to be even better than 6-7 Ron Mercer.

I thought Mercer first...but Edwards seems more willing to mix it up and do the hustle type plays than I remember seeing out of Mercer.

 

[nickhorvathsuxazz]

I like the Calbert Chaney comparison.

 

[HerrosHeroes]

The Goose

 

[davekersey]

Art heyman

 

[travisbickle]

Erik Daniels on PCP

 

[CGblue]

Combo of Tayshawn and Young, is what I was thinking over the weekend.

 

[$Z71$]

James young but a little more skilled.

 

[catlogic15]

All the other #1 draft picks.

 

[UkMccurdy]

I know I said Cheaney earlier, but does anyone else think there is also some Lamar Odom in his game?

Or am I crazy?

Ok, don’t answer that 2nd question. 🤣

 

[DeerTurkHunter1]

I know I said Cheaney earlier, but does anyone else think there is also some Lamar Odom in his game?

Or am I crazy?

Ok, don’t answer that 2nd question. 🤣

That’s who I thought but maybe Odom was bigger??

 

[dvillecatfan]

Clarence Ceasar

 

[Buck Creek Cat]

Edwards is a slightly shorter version of former UK great Prince.

 

[Swan Song]

My dad says Chris Mills, before the NCAA screwed us and he transfered.

 

[IL Wildcat]

I've seen some people trying to find an appropriate Edwards comparison.

Monk: I don't think this is close at all. Different body types, different positions and completely different games. Edwards has a much higher ceiling than Monk did/does.

MKG w/a jumper: I don't know that I buy this one either. Although Edwards can play strong, he has a lot of finesse in his game. MKG was a bull with a non-stop motor. I don't see any similarities other than the uniform.

Miller: Again, how are Miller and Edwards similar? In my view, they are completely different players.

Mashburn: This is probably the closest comparison I've seen or heard, but I still don't see it. Wow was Mash smooth! Elite smooth! One of the all-time greats to play at UK.

So, I conclude the reason we can't find an appropriate comparison is we've not really had a player like Edwards. I'm just an average Joe, so what do I know. Just my two cents!

Nice post. I'm the one who made the MKG with a jumper comparison, so I'm kinda partial to that. Ultimately, he's his own man. Another poster is correct that we will likely be comparing others to Edwards in the future. It's just one of those fun things we fans do.

 

[cats#1again]

Very different players but in terms of talent I see 6-7 Edwards as somebody who could eventually turn out to be even better than 6-7 Ron Mercer.

Heshimu Evans.

 

[KentuckyMildCats]

James young was terrible at D, I see Edwards being way better in that department

 

[KentuckyCat420]

Statistically and in terms of impact on a game, he’s Tayshaun Prince.

Some of Edwards’ best games are going to be when he puts up 10pts, 7rbs, 3asts, 2blks, and 2stls.

He doesn’t need to score 20 to be the best player on the floor. When you have 2 true bucket getters in Reeves and Wagner, it makes Edwards the perfect player for this roster.

 

[BlueWorldOrder74]

Reminds me of Mercer a bit. But he has the game of Glen Rice. He good.

 

[dvillecatfan]

Mikal Bridges

 

[UKrazycat2]

Gimel Martinez.

/thread

 

[Jireh]

Nice post. I'm the one who made the MKG with a jumper comparison, so I'm kinda partial to that. Ultimately, he's his own man. Another poster is correct that we will likely be comparing others to Edwards in the future. It's just one of those fun things we fans do.

If he ends up being MKG with a jumper, I think we'll all be very happy! I think he's a little bit of all of these comparisons. But I think he's a relatively unique type of player in recent memory.

 

[IL Wildcat]

If he ends up being MKG with a jumper, I think we'll all be very happy! I think he's a little bit of all of these comparisons. But I think he's a relatively unique type of player in recent memory.

No doubt, I completely agree. He's a very unique player. He can do many things well. He can pretty much do it all out there, and we saw him showcase his skills in Canada. Everyone is obviously very excited to see what he can become this year, and that's why many are searching for a comparison.

 

[HagginHall1999]

Not a UK guy, but he reminds me of Mo Peterson.

They are also about the same size and both lefties.

 

[W1LDCAT22]

I've seen some people trying to find an appropriate Edwards comparison.

Monk: I don't think this is close at all. Different body types, different positions and completely different games. Edwards has a much higher ceiling than Monk did/does.

MKG w/a jumper: I don't know that I buy this one either. Although Edwards can play strong, he has a lot of finesse in his game. MKG was a bull with a non-stop motor. I don't see any similarities other than the uniform.

Miller: Again, how are Miller and Edwards similar? In my view, they are completely different players.

Mashburn: This is probably the closest comparison I've seen or heard, but I still don't see it. Wow was Mash smooth! Elite smooth! One of the all-time greats to play at UK.

So, I conclude the reason we can't find an appropriate comparison is we've not really had a player like Edwards. I'm just an average Joe, so what do I know. Just my two cents!

I think a rather good comparison for Edwards would be Lamar Odom, even though he never came to Kentucky. I can't put my finger on an appropriate comparison that's wore a Kentucky jersey, but man, does he play like Odom did.