Georgia head coach Tom Crean opens up about Anthony Edwards and more in The Crossover’s NBA draft newsletter.

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You’d be pressed to find anyone more familiar with Anthony Edwards than Tom Crean, who coached the projected top pick at Georgia and will in all likelihood be on speed dial for NBA teams over the next few weeks. In an exclusive interview with SI, Crean shed light on Edwards’ time in college, his key areas for improvement, and why the decision at No. 1 may be less complicated than you think.

This interview has been lightly edited for clarity.

Jeremy Woo: Let’s say a GM calls asking about Anthony Edwards. What’s your message?

Tom Crean: I want to be honest and realistic. We’re talking about a young man that should