Jason Edwards, Vanderbilt’s leading scorer from the previous season and a standout shooter in a highly competitive SEC, has decided to join Providence for next season. This announcement was made by On3 on Friday morning. The 6-foot-1 junior guard averaged 17.0 points, 2.0 rebounds, and 1.3 assists during the season, playing a key role in securing one of the SEC’s 14 spots in the NCAA Tournament.
Prior to securing Jason Edwards’ commitment, Providence also signed an international recruit. Estonian wing Stefan Vaaks announced his commitment to the Friars on Friday, marking a significant day for Providence basketball as they prepare for the offseason after the Final Four.
This past season, Providence faced challenges in the Big East, finishing with a 6-14 conference record, tied with Butler for the third-lowest. However, with the additions of Edwards and Vaaks, Kim English’s program is aiming for a resurgence next season, especially with Edwards transitioning from the SEC to the Big East.
Edwards was Vanderbilt’s top offensive option last season, being one of only two players from the team to average double digits in SEC play, alongside Tyler Nickel who scored just over 10 points per game.
Losing Edwards is a significant setback for a Vanderbilt program that made headlines with several upset victories at home. Now, head coach Mark Byington will need to find a way to replace the production that Edwards provided in the 2024-25 season.
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