6'5" freshman guard with size, playmaking upside, and a high-motor high-school resume
In the 2025-26 season, Western Illinois freshman guard Jake Edwards is an intriguing long-armed backcourt piece at 6'5", 175 pounds, with roster-listed guard size that can translate to switchable defense and secondary playmaking. His high-school production at Winfield Mount Union — 19 points, 5.4 assists, 5.2 steals, and 5 rebounds per game as a senior — screams disruptive, all-around impact, especially the steals rate that hints at real defensive juice. He’s the kind of player worth watching if your team wants a developmental guard who brings length, energy, and upside rather than empty-box-score flash.
