Corsley Edwards facts for kids
| Personal information | |
|---|---|
| Born | March 5, 1979 Baltimore, Maryland |
| Nationality | American |
| High school | Lake Clifton (Baltimore, Maryland) |
| Listed height | 6 ft 9 in (2.06 m) |
| Listed weight | 275 lb (125 kg) |
| Career information | |
| College | Central Connecticut (1998–2002) |
| NBA Draft | 2002 / Round: 2 / Pick: 58th overall |
| Selected by the Sacramento Kings | |
| Pro career | 2002–2014 |
| Career history | |
| As player: | |
| 2002 | Adirondack Wildcats |
| 2002 | Yakima Sun Kings |
| 2002–2003 | Sioux Falls Skyforce |
| 2003 | Carife Ferrara |
| 2003–2004 | Gloria Due Montecatini |
| 2004 | Sioux Falls Skyforce |
| 2004–2005 | New Orleans Hornets |
| 2005 | Sioux Falls Skyforce |
| 2005 | Fenerbahçe |
| 2005 | CB Granada |
| 2006–2007 | Anaheim Arsenal |
| 2007 | Banvit B.K. |
| 2007 | CB Granada |
| 2007–2008 | Beirasar Rosalia |
| 2008 | CB Granada |
| 2008 | Gigantes de Carolina |
| 2008–2009 | Al Ahli Dubai |
| 2009 | Yunnan Bulls |
| 2009 | Al-Shabab |
| 2009–2010 | Shaanxi Dongsheng Kylins |
| 2010 | Dakota Wizards |
| 2010 | Al Ittihad Alexandria |
| 2010 | Caciques de Humacao |
| 2010–2011 | Cedevita Zagreb |
| 2011–2012 | Anwil Włocławek |
| As coach: | |
| 2014–2015 | Denver Nuggets (assistant) |
| 2016–2019 | Greensboro Swarm (assistant) |
| Career highlights and awards | |
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Corsley Edwards, born on March 5, 1979, is an American who used to play professional basketball. He was a strong player who played as a power forward and center. Before becoming a pro, he played college basketball for Central Connecticut.
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Early Life and College Basketball
Edwards was born in Baltimore, Maryland. He finished high school at Lake Clifton High School in 1998. After high school, he went to Central Connecticut State University.
While playing for Central Connecticut, Edwards helped his team make history. In 2000, he led them to their very first NCAA Tournament appearance. They were a #15 seed and played a tough game against #2 seeded Iowa State, losing 88–78.
Professional Basketball Career
Edwards was chosen by the Sacramento Kings in the 2002 NBA draft. He was the very last pick, number 58 overall. However, he did not sign with the Kings.
Starting in the CBA
Instead, Edwards began his professional career in the Continental Basketball Association (CBA). The Yakima Sun Kings picked him in their 2002 draft. He joined the Sun Kings in November 2002 but left them a month later. He then signed with the Sioux Falls Skyforce, another CBA team.
In 2003, Edwards played in the CBA All-Star Game. He was the top rebounder for the National Conference All-Stars, grabbing 12 rebounds. He was also named to the CBA All-Rookie Team in 2003, which means he was one of the best new players in the league.
Playing in Europe and the NBA
For the 2003–2004 season, Edwards played in Italy for a team called RB Montecatini Terme. He played as a center for them.
He later played 10 games for the New Orleans Hornets during the 2004-05 NBA season. In those games, he scored about 2.7 points per game. His last NBA game was on January 12, 2005, against the Detroit Pistons.
CBA Championship and International Play
Edwards returned to the Sioux Falls Skyforce in 2005. That year, he helped the team win the 2005 CBA championship. He was even named the Most Valuable Player (MVP) of the Finals!
After his success in the CBA, he joined Fenerbahçe, a team in the Turkish Basketball League, in April 2005. While playing for Fenerbahçe, he averaged 12.5 points and 7.1 rebounds per game.
In 2006, Edwards was the first player chosen in the NBA D-League Draft by the Anaheim Arsenal. He also played in Spain for a team in Granada during the 2005–2006 season. In February 2007, he went back to Turkey to play for Banvit B.K..
Edwards continued his career playing for various teams around the world. From 2008 to 2009, he played in China for the Yunnan Honghe Running Bulls. In 2009–2010, he played for the Shaanxi Dongsheng Kylins, also in China.
For the 2010–2011 season, he signed with Cedevita Zagreb in Croatia. He averaged 12.9 points per game and helped his team reach the Final Four of the Eurocup Basketball tournament. In August 2011, he signed with Anwil Włocławek in Poland. For the 2012–2013 season, he played for KK Igokea in Bosnia and Herzegovina. In November 2013, he signed with Homenetmen Beirut in Lebanon.
Coaching Career
After his playing career, Corsley Edwards became a basketball coach.
In October 2014, he was named an assistant coach for the Denver Nuggets, a team in the NBA.
On September 26, 2016, Edwards became an assistant coach for the Greensboro Swarm. This team is part of the NBA Development League, which is now called the NBA G League. He worked as an assistant coach there for three seasons, helping to develop new basketball talent.
See also
In Spanish: Corsley Edwards para niños
