He participated in the 1993 Slam Dunk contest, finishing second to Harold Miner with an overall score of 92.
"Whatever happened to Harold Miner, the original 'Baby Jordan'?"
He has shot only 27.5 percent from 3-point range and lost his starting job to Miami's No. 1 pick of last season, Harold Miner.
Harold Miner had 18 points for the Heat.
The substitute guard Harold Miner led Miami (39-34) with 22 points in 24 minutes.
Harold Miner had 24 points for the Trojans (8-2), who had a seven-game winning streak snapped.
Harold Miner was a shooting guard and a small forward, selected 12th overall by Miami in 1992 and playing until 1996.
Harold Miner had 15 points off the bench for the Heat, losers of seven of their last eight games and 0-14 career at the Garden.
The 220-pound Edwards stole the spotlight from another sophomore, Harold Miner, of 10th-seeded Southern Cal.
His decision was triggered, he said, by the Blazers' talks with Miami about a deal that would send him to the Heat for Harold Miner.