UPEI Basketball legend Sherone Edwards earns Hall of Fame induction

Charlottetown, PEI (September 10, 2025)—The University of Prince Edward Island is proud to announce that former men's basketball star Sherone Edwards will be inducted into the UPEI Sports Hall of Fame. One of the most dynamic players in program history, Edwards is being recognized for his outstanding career and lasting contributions to Panther basketball from 2002 to 2007.

 

Edwards will officially take his place among UPEI's greats at the Hall of Fame induction ceremony on Saturday, September 27 at 4:00 pm at McMillan Hall, W.A. Murphy Student Centre. He will be honoured not only for his remarkable achievements on the court but also the enduring impact he made on the Panther program and its fans.

 

The ceremony is open to the public free of charge, giving the community a chance to share in honouring his legacy. It will be held in conjunction with the annual Mickey Place Memorial Basketball Tournament, which will take place from September 26 to 28.

 

"Sherone Edwards is one of the most accomplished and exciting players to ever represent UPEI," said Jane Vessey, Director of UPEI Athletics and Recreation. "His skill, competitiveness, and leadership elevated our men's basketball program and inspired fans across the Island. We are proud to celebrate his induction into the UPEI Sports Hall of Fame and recognize the incredible legacy he left behind."

 

A gifted and natural athlete, Edwards electrified Panther basketball fans from the moment he arrived on campus. In his debut season in 2002–03, he was named AUS Rookie of the Year and helped lead UPEI to a conference championship, setting the stage for a remarkable career. Known for his explosive quickness, leaping ability, and clutch play in big moments, he became one of the most decorated players in UPEI Men's Basketball program history.

 

Across 99 career games, he ranks among UPEI's all-time leaders in nearly every category—second in points (1,698, which is also sixth all-time in AUS), field goals (678), minutes played (3,133), and steals (167) while also ranking among the top five in rebounds, free throws, and blocks. He finished his career averaging 17.2 points, 51.4% shooting, 7.1 rebounds, 2.7 assists, 1.7 steals, and 0.8 blocks per game.

 

When the stage for the Panthers was at its brightest, Edwards always rose to the occasion, setting the UPEI record for most career playoff points. His excellence was recognized with three AUS All-Star selections (First Team in 2004–05 and 2005–06, and Second Team in 2006–07) and national honours as a CIS First Team All-Canadian (2004–05) and Second Team All-Canadian (2005–06). He proved himself as one of the nation's top scorers in 2004–05, capturing the first of back-to-back AUS scoring titles and earning AUS Men's Basketball MVP honours.

 

Consistent, dependable, and a dynamic force who could do it all, Edwards stands among the best to ever wear the green and white.