What is Jesse Edwards's nationality?

Last Modified May 9, 2025 06:10 GMT
Jesse Edwards Nationality
Jesse Edwards. Source: Getty Images

Jesse David Edwards is a professional basketball player who plays the center position for the Minnesota Timberwolves in the NBA. Edwards initially studied at Syracuse University in Syracuse, New York, from 2019 to 2023. As a senior, he appeared in 32 games for Syracuse, averaging 14.5 points and 10.3 rebounds. According to his college profile, he joined the West Virginia Mountaineers men's basketball team at West Virginia University for the 2023-2024 season while earning a master's degree in sports management. In 2023, he was named to both the Third-Team All-ACC and the ACC All-Defensive teams.

He moved to the United States to attend IMG Academy before beginning college. Edwards made his debut for the Netherlands senior team at a training camp in July 2021. Edwards also competed in the FIBA Olympic Pre-Qualifying Tournament 2023 Türkiye and the 2022 FIBA EuroBasket, according to his FIBA biography. In 2024, he participated in the NFL Draft but went undrafted. Later that evening, the center was signed by the Minnesota Timberwolves for 2 years and played for their affiliated team, the Iowa Wolves of the NBA G League, averaging 11.7 points, 8.4 rebounds, and 1.3 assists per game.

What is Jesse Edwards's nationality?

Jesse Edwards is Dutch, who was born in Amsterdam, Netherlands (via the NBA's official website).

Jesse Edwards's hometown

Jesse Erdwards's hometown is in Amsterdam, Netherlands, according to his college profile. He graduated from the Amsterdams Lyceum High School in the Netherlands before moving to the United States at IMG Academy in Bradenton, Florida.

Jesse Edwards's birthplace

Jesse Edwards was born on March 18, 2000, in Amsterdam, Netherlands, to his parents, David and Simone Edwards. His father, David Edwards, is British, and his mother, Simone Edwards, is Dutch (via Syracuse's official website).

FAQs on Jesse Edwards

A. Jesse Edwards is  7 feet 0 inch (2.13 m) tall.

A. As of May 2025, Jesse Edwards is 25 years old.

A. Jesse Edwards wears jersey number 14 for the Minnesota Timberwolves.

A. Jesse Edwards weighs 236 lbs (107 kg).

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