The Purdue Boilermakers are now home to Canadian collegiate basketball player Zach Edey. Edey has been making waves in the collegiate basketball world, and his future appears promising. In this article, we will focus on his player profile, early years and high school, college career, statistics, and draught prospects.
Player Profile
On May 14, 2002, Zach Edey was born in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. His parents are Glen and Julia Edey. In addition to baseball, which his father also played growing up, Edey played ice hockey as a child. As a Toronto’s Leaside High School student, he first joined the Northern Kings Amateur Athletic Union basketball team. Edey immigrated to the United States and enrolled at IMG Academy in Bradenton, Florida. During his first year there, he joined the school’s second-tier squad, and the following year, he was elevated to the national team.
Early Life and High School
Edey’s exceptional height made baseball impractical, as his strike zone impacted his ability to play. He only committed to basketball when he realized his height could be advantageous. College recruiters were drawn to Edey because of his size and on-court abilities, and he quickly rose to the status of a three-star prospect. He switched classes to the 2020 class and decided on Baylor and Santa Clara offers to play collegiate basketball for Purdue.
College Career
Freshman Season
In his freshman season, he shared playing time with fellow center Trevion Williams, averaging 8.7 points and 4.5 rebounds in an average of 14 minutes per game. Edey’s performance earned him Big Ten All-Freshman Team honors.
Sophomore Season
Edey switched to a starter position to start his second year in college. In a 74-69 defeat against Wisconsin, he finished with a then-career-high 24 points and ten rebounds in 20 minutes. In just 19 minutes per game as a sophomore, he averaged 14.4 points, 7.7 rebounds, 1.1 assists, and 1.2 blocks while setting career highs in every category except free throw percentage. Edey was selected for the Second Team All-Big Ten after the season.
Junior Season
Edey won Big Ten Player of the Week six times during the 2022–23 season, setting the school record for most honors in a single campaign and moving to second place all-time in the Big Ten for men’s basketball. Edey received the Big Ten Player of the Year and Sporting News National Player of the Year awards at the end of the season. He was also chosen to the first-team All-American consensus list.
Draft Prospects
Edey’s impressive performance in college has caught the attention of NBA scouts. As per the latest reports, Eddy is entering the NBA draft 2023. He has been projected as a second-round pick in the NBA mock drafts. Edey’s height and skills on the court make him a valuable asset to any team. He has the potential to become a dominant force in the NBA, and his prospects look bright.
