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Who Are Joyce Edwards’ Parents?

Joyce Edwards thanked her family when she received her McDonald's All-American jersey in 2024.

Image Credit: Kirby Lee-Imagn Images

Joyce Edwards guided South Carolina to earn a shot at a repeat title in the NCAA championship after a clinical victory in the Final Four against Texas. Edwards was the top performer for the Gamecocks in the Final Four with 13 points, 11 rebounds and six assists off the bench. South Carolina are one one win away to become the first repeat Women’s NCAA Tournament national champion since 2016.

Edwards has been a vital figure in South Carolina’s roster. The Freshman’s fourth career double-double led her team to its third national championship game in four years. Her versatility off the bench could be a game-changer for the Gamecocks.

Joyce led South Carolina in scoring during her freshman year and averaged 13.0 points per game. The 19-year-old was her team’s leading scorer in a team-high 13 games. This season, she earned first-team All-SEC and SEC all-freshman team honors. Joyce is the third South Carolina freshman to earn first-team All-SEC honors.

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Who Are Joyce Edwards’ Parents?

Charlie and Rasheedah Edwards are Joyce Edwards’ parents. She has two siblings, Don Edwards and Tyler Edwards. Joyce got valuable support from her parents in pursuing a career in basketball. The South Carolina star thanked her family when she received her McDonald’s All-American jersey in 2024.

Who is Joyce Edwards’ Mother?

Joyce’s mother is Rasheedah Edwards. She is an engineer and mother of three children. Rasheedah has supported her daughter and always wanted to keep her close to the home. Her school was a few steps away from her home. “My home was in my backyard,” Joyce said referring to her school.

Who is Joyce Edwards’ Father?

Joyce’s father is Charlie Edwards, who is also an engineer. Despite an engineering background, she still supported her daughter in choosing sports. He stays out of the spotlight but his role remains special in Joyce’s initial success in basketball.

What Nationality are Joyce Edwards’ Parents?

Joyce’s parents, Charlie Edwards and Rasheedah Edwards are American citizens who hail from Camden, South Carolina.

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A native of Jaipur, Rajasthan, journalist, and a complete soccer and basketball fan, he found the huge interest with basketball by watching videos of Allen Iverson and Tony Parker, but fell head over heels in love with the sport during the Warriors’ championship era (2015-2018). A sports game addict since his late PS1, he’s also passionate about the Eagles, Inter Miami and the Fever. He’s fortunate to have seen all his favorite teams win championships. He also has a special love for cricket and football (soccer), where he is a fan of Royal Challengers Bangalore and Barcelona.