#html-body [data-pb-style=EFPF3WB]{justify-content:flex-start;display:flex;flex-direction:column;background-position:left top;background-size:cover;background-repeat:no-repeat;background-attachment:scroll}Justin Edwards was born and raised in a basketball family in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. His mother, Ebony Twiggs went to Cheyney University in Pennsylvania and would later play pro ball in Portugal. Twiggs was named MVP of the Philadelphia Public League Championship; an award Justin would win in the boy's event 23 years later. Edwards appears poised to follow in his mother's footsteps as he features a spotless pre-college resume. Prior to agreeing to play for the University of Kentucky Edwards was a 2023 McDonald's All-American, MaxPreps Pennsylvania High School Player of the Year, USA Men's Nike Hoop Summit Team member, and Co-MVP of the Iverson Classic. After one season at the University of Kentucky Edwards decided to enter the 2024 NBA Draft where he will enter a tough and talented draft that will include his Kentucky teammates Reed Sheppard and Rob Dillingham.This Kentucky Wildcats blue Nike jersey is autographed by Justin Edwards. Edwards' signature was witnessed by an Upper Deck representative as part of UDA's 5-step authentication process.