The top player in college basketball the last two years has his NBA home.
Edey was selected with the ninth pick in the first round by the Memphis Grizzlies, going a few spots ahead of where most expected him to go.Edey began his career by earning a spot on the Big Ten’s All-Freshman Team.
He shot 59.7 percent from the field, which ranks as the second-best percentage by a freshman in Purdue history.At Purdue, Edey became the only player in NCAA history to average at least 25.0 points, 12.0 rebounds, 2.0 blocks and 2.0 assists per game. His performance set him up well to sweep all six major National Player of the Year awards, which he did for the second straight year, while also leading Purdue to the national title game, a loss to UConn.Multiple scouting reports list him as a very polished center with a solid offensive game and a sweet touch around the rim.Beyond that, his stature will make him taller than nearly everyone he encounters in the NBA.
The reports also raise an interesting question about whether Edey’s play style can translate to the league.Zach Edey reacts after losing to the Connecticut Huskies in the 2024 NCAA Men’s Basketball Tournament National Championship gameIt will also be interesting to see how Edey adapts to a game where teams have started to rely heavier on 3-pointers and spacing the floor.
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