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Edwards began her career at the University of Georgia where she was a two time All-American. She also led the Bulldogs to the Final Four on two occasions. She also played in her first Olympic Games as a collegian, in 1984.

After Edwards graduated, she went abroad as there was not a professional basketball league for women in the United States. She played abroad for nine seasons splitting time between Italy, Japan, Spain, and France. During this time, she also continued to appear in international competition.

After the 1994 season, she stayed in the United States to train for her fourth Olympic appearance at the 1996 Summer Olympics. Edwards was selected to take the competitors' oath at the Opening Ceremonies in Atlanta.

Two leagues began in the United States after the Olympics, the ABL and the WNBA. Edwards gave instant credibility to the Atlanta Glory of the ABL as their star player and head coach. Unfortunately, the league folded after just two and a half seasons.

Edwards did not turn to the WNBA, however. She made a record fifth Olympic basketball team earning a fourth gold medal to go with her bronze medal. She returned to Europe in 2002. Finally, in 2003, she was drafted by the Minnesota Lynx even though she was 38 years old.

Now 40 years old, Edwards continues to play for the Lynx. She competed for the United States in international competition a total of nineteen times. Her teams won fourteen gold medals.

Of her records, she also holds the record for points in a women's basketball game in the United States with 46. Edwards also holds the unique distinction of being in the youngest gold medalist in women's basketball (age 20 in 1984The Games of the XXIII Olympiad were held in 1984 in Los Angeles, United States. Los Angeles was the only city to bid to host the 1984 Summer Olympics. Games of the XXIII Olympiad Nations participating140 Athletes participating6,797 (5,230 men, 1,567 wome) and the oldest gold medalist (age 36 in 2000Games of the XXVII Olympiad Nations participating199 Athletes participating10,651(6,582 men, 4,069 women) Events300 in 28 sports Opening ceremonies September 15, 2000 Closing ceremonies October 1, 2000 Officially opened by William Deane Athlete's Oath Rec)