The University of Louisville men’s basketball program and head coach Pat Kelsey announced Tuesday the signing of transfer Terrence Edwards Jr. to the 2024-25 roster.
The 6-foot-6 guard/forward, commonly referred to as “Fatt,” joins Louisville from James Madison, where he earned the title of 2024 Sun Belt Conference Player of the Year. Edwards will have one year of eligibility remaining.
“‘Fatt’ is the purest form of competitor,” said Kelsey. “For someone who has accumulated a bevy of individual accolades, his sole focus is the team winning, and his teams have won at every level. He’s a Swiss-army knife on the court and impacts the game in numerous ways. One of the greatest testaments that I can make is that he’s a ‘dog’. He brings a wealth of experience, winning and toughness that will be cherished in The Ville.”
Edwards averaged 17.2 points, 4.4 rebounds, and 3.4 assists per game in the 2023-24 season for James Madison, leading the Dukes to a stellar 32-4 record, a Sun Belt Tournament title, and an NCAA Tournament berth. As a No. 12 seed, JMU upset fifth-seeded Wisconsin in the opening round before falling to Duke in the Round of 32.
The Atlanta native shot 42.7% from the field, 34.3% from the three-point line with 46 made, and 81% from the free-throw line on a substantial 166-of-205 clip.
He was one of nine players in the country this year to amass his totals of 618 points (fifth-most in a season in program history), 158 rebounds, and 123 assists. Edwards was a finalist for both the Lute Olson National Player of the Year and Lou Henson National Player of the Year awards. He was also on the watch lists for the Oscar Robertson Trophy Player of the Year and the U.S. Basketball Writers Association All-America Team.
In the 2022-23 season, Edwards was named Sun Belt Sixth Man of the Year and an All-SBC Second Team selection. Over his four-year career at James Madison, he has scored 1,414 career points.
Before his collegiate career at James Madison, Edwards was a standout at Tucker High School in Georgia, where he earned Second Team All-AAAAAA honors and led the program to back-to-back regional championships.
Edwards brings a wealth of experience, leadership, and versatility to Louisville, qualities that are expected to make a significant impact on the team as they prepare for the upcoming season.
