VJ Edgecombe won’t rock the typical NBA guard number on his Philadelphia 76ers jersey next year. Shortly after the young guard was taken out of Baylor with the ...

VJ Edgecombe surprised many fans when he chose No. 77 after getting drafted by the 76ers, and now we know the reason why.

Related: Saints Countdown To NFL Kickoff With The History Of Number 77 This story was originally reported by Athlon Sports on Jun 29, 2025, where it first appeared.

He played 77 games as a Saint over six years with the team, starting 72 of those contests. Following Cooper there was another stretch of four New Orleans players to wear 71 over the next 15 years.

He played 77 games as a Saint over six years with the team, starting 72 of those contests. Aug 25, 2013; New Orleans Saints tackle Charles Brown (71) lined up against the Houston Texans.

While 77 will be a unique number in the 76ers' history, it's a similar number to what he wore during his time at Baylor University, having stuck with just 7 during his lone freshman season in the ...

Edgecombe's jersey number: 77. He wore No. 7 in college with the Bears. The 76ers currently have No. 7 potentially occupied by Kyle Lowry if the veteran returns for 2025-26. Edgecombe wore No. 1 ...

Two of the best at their positions in franchise history headline an otherwise modest group who wore number 73 in Saints history.

A player's first jersey number in their professional sport is a big deal. While they can always change it later down the road, it will be the number that they establish their professional identity ...

Derland Moore was the first number 74 to be drafted by the Saints, getting selected in the second round of the 1973 NFL Draft out of Oklahoma.