TyShwan DeNane Edmondson (born September 28, 1989) is an American professional basketball player who last played for the Brampton A's of the National Basketball League of Canada (NBL). He was named NBL Canada Newcomer of the Year^[1] and earned All-NBLC honors in the 2014–15 season.^[2] At Austin Peay State University, he earned All-Ohio Valley Conference honors in 2011.^[3]

High school career

As a senior in high school, Edmondson played prep basketball at University Heights Academy in Hopkinsville, Kentucky under head coach Randy McCoy. Edmondson averaged 18.4 points, 6.7 rebounds, 4.3 assists, and 2.7 steals per game, powering his team to a Kentucky High School Athletic Association (KHSAA) district and regional title. Among the guard's teammates was Scotty Hopson, who would go on to play college basketball at Tennessee. Edmondson also earned most valuable player honors at the Kentucky All "A" Tournament. UHA finished the season with a 30–5 record.^[4]

On April 30, 2008, Edmondson verbally committed to play for St. John's at the NCAA Division I level.^[4]

References

External links

• TyShwan Edmondson on USBasket.com
• Austin Peay bio
• St. John's Red Storm bio