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As a Freshman in 2007-08:
• underwent arthroscopic surgery to his right knee (cartilage) on Oct. 19 and is working his way back
• made first collegiate appearance (5 min.) vs. Auburn (12-2-07)
• got career-high 8 rebs.. 2 blks. in 16 min. against UMES (12-5-07)
• appeared in only 2 games this season (Auburn, UMES)
High School:
Averaged 10.0 points and 8.0 rebounds and three blocks as a senior at St. Benedict's Prep under coaches Dan Hurley and Dennis DuBois. "Jabari is a high-energy player who runs the floor very well," DuBois said of Edwards. "He is an explosive shot-blocker who will definitely make an immediate impact on the defensive end and, with time, will become a terrifc all-around player for GW." As a sophomore, Edwards averaged 17 points and 10 rebounds to help Poly Prep on its NYSAIS class B state championship run. Edwards' first name means "fearless" in Swahili. St. Benedict's (Newark, NJ) posted a 24-1 record in 2006-07 and was ranked No. 5 in the USA Today Super 25 national poll and No. 2 in the East.Its lone loss was to No. 2 St. Patrick (Elizabeth, NJ) in January. Also won two in-season tournaments. St. Benedict's does not compete for a state championship.
Personal:
Born September 7, 1988 in Bronx, New York ... full name is Jabari Mychal Henley-Edwards ... nickname is JB ... son of Anthony Alston and Michelle Henley ... has a sister, Jayla Reid ... Arts & Sciences major.
