Alonzo Edwards

2008-09 (Redshirt Freshman)
Edwards saw action in 16 games during his only campaign on the court with the Cornhuskers. Following the season, he announced he would transfer from the program at the end of the spring semester.

During the year, Edwards averaged 1.7 points and 0.9 rebounds per game. He played 70 minutes on the court, includnig 16 minutes against Big 12 Conference teams. After playing 14 minutes in his first two games, Edwards made a surprise start against Alabama State, earning a career-best 14 minutes of playing time. He hit 1-of-3 shots from the field, including 1-of-2 from 3-point range, and a pair of free throws to finish with five points.

Edwards had his best performance against Maryland Eastern Shore, when he posted six points on a pair of field goals and two free throws while also collecting a career-high three rebounds in nine minutes of action.

After playing only nine minutes in the first 15 league games, Edwards played a significant role in helping the Huskers earn their eighth league win and finish at .500 for the first time in a decade as he had six points on the road at Baylor in the regular-season finale. Edwards hit both of his 3-point attempts in seven minutes of action to help Nebraska defeat the Bears.

2007-08 (Freshman)
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Edwards brings impressive size, power and versatility when he steps out on the perimeter, but he will likely see a significant amount of time in the paint as the Huskers have just one returning player who stands taller than 6-8. While he will look to continue improving on the defensive end, Edwards could provide a solid offensive force for the Huskers with his knack for big plays around the basket. 

 

Before Nebraska
Edwards has prototypical size to play at power forward in the Big 12 Conference, but also possesses a deft touch and good range on the offensive end. Edwards, who can also be effective playing on the wing,
was the first high school prospect to commit to Coach Doc Sadler's 2007 recruiting class, which was ranked by many major recruiting analysts as one of the top 25 classes in the country and among the best in the Big 12 Conference.

Edwards made solid contributions to his Klein Forest High School squad by leading the Golden Eagles to a 23-9 record as a senior. He also helped Coach Cary Black's team to district and regional championships. Edwards was named first-team all-state and all-conference, while earning All-America honors.

A solid finisher around the basket and an aggressive rebounder, Edwards averaged a double-double during his senior season in 2007 with 15 points and 10 rebounds per game, the second straight season he posted a double-double over a whole season. As a junior he grabbed 18 points, 12 rebounds and three blocked shots per game while earning all-district accolades and leading Klein Forest to a 22-15 record.

Edwards' strong play during his high school career helped him earn a top-25 ranking within the state of Texas by several publications. Overall, he was ranked as high as No. 13 in the state by texashoops.com, and he picked up a top-10 ranking in the city of Houston, one of two current Huskers ranked among the top players in the city (also Toney McCray) in 2007. Edwards earned a three-star ranking from Rivals.com and was ranked among the top 125 players nationally by ESPN.com, including No. 18 at small forward.

Away from the hardwood, Edwards earned one varsity letter in football as a wide receiver and also lettered one year in track and field.

During the summer, Edwards played AAU ball for Houston Select and Coach David Salinas as well as with the Houston Knights. He scored a career high 44 points in a game against the So-Cal All-Stars. 

 

Personal
Alonzo is the son of Regina Edwards and Felix Potes, and was born on Sept. 11, 1988. He was also raised by his uncle, Kenneth Lathan, and he has one sister, Ariana, and one brother, Javier. Edwards is majoring in business administration at Nebraska.

Edwards was heavily recruited by several BCS conference schools, including Texas, Syracuse, USC, Boston College, Texas Tech, Texas A&M and Miami, before choosing to sign with the Huskers.