McKenzie, Tenn.–Former Bethel basketball great Cayden Edmonson has signed as a free agent with US LAVAL Basket in France for his second professional season. He played last season in Germany in a season shortened by COVID-19.
Cayden had a great career at Bethel where he played from 2016-2020. Edmonson scored 1, 295 points and grabbed 665 career rebounds as a Wildcat. He averaged 16.3 points and seven rebounds his senior season.
He played his prep ball at Webster County (KY) High School.
Edmonson is currently playing for the Owensboro (KY) Thoroughbreds of the TBL League.
Free Agency Director of Scouting Michael Stinnett said, “I feel like Cayden is going to have a great overseas career and this is a great step in the process.”
Bethel Head Coach Jeff Britt said, “We are very happy for Cayden for this opportunity. It is a good fit for him and he has the size, desire and work ethic to make it work. I recently spoke to the coach there and they are excited to have him not only for his talent but character as well. We are really proud for him and wish Cayden the very best.”