Hall of Fame
WVIAC Tournament MVP, All-MEC Freshman of the Year, four-time WVIAC All-Tournament honoree, and three-time All-WVIAC First Team honoree, Carl Edwards, proved to be a key asset for the University of Charleston Men's Basketball program. Like a human torch, Edwards was known for his ability to heat up in a moment's notice and averaged 17.7 points per game while shooting a consistent 54.8% from the field. During his time as a student-athlete, he helped lead Charleston to a WVIAC regular season and tournament championship.
Edwards was selected to be on the WVIAC All-Tournament team each year he played at Charleston, and during his sophomore, junior, and senior seasons, he was awarded First team All-Conference. Edwards finished his Golden Eagle career with 2,092 points, 820 rebounds, 131 assists, and an 89-34 all-time record. Currently, he is ranked fifth in the UC Men's Basketball record book for points scored over the course of a career.
After turning his tassel, Edwards still carried on his winning ways into the professional game while stepping on the court for Trotamundos B.B.C (2011), Soles de Mexicali (2011-12), and Cocodrilos de Caracas (2013) in North and South America. During the 2018-2019 season for Central State University Women's Basketball team, Edwards shared his basketball expertise in his role as an assistant coach. Currently, he continues to share his passion for basketball in Dayton, Ohio where he works as a professional basketball trainer.
