Zach Edey is a Canadian rookie who is playing for the Memphis Grizzlies in the NBA. He is known for his two-way gameplay. At 7 feet 4 inches, Edey has a commanding presence on the court, as he is a coveted NBA prospect. Due to his two-way skills and elite rebounding, Edey was a much sought-after player before he was drafted by the Memphis Grizzlies as the 9th overall pick in the 2024 NBA draft. From 2020 to 2024, Edey played for Purdue University’s Boilermakers basketball team and absolutely dominated the college scene. Zach Edey became the first player since UCLA’s Bill Walton (1972, 1973) to sweep all six major National Player of the Year awards for two consecutive seasons.
During his senior year, Edey averaged 25.2 points, and 12.2 rebounds to lead the Boilermakers all the way to the championship game in the 2024 March Madness tournament. On October 23, 2024, Zach Edey made his NBA debut and became the first rookie in NBA history to foul out in 15 minutes or less in their debut game. Memphis fans have high hopes for their Canadian rookie Zach Edey.
Zach Edey Free-Throw Percentage
Zach Edey has a career free-throw percentage of 25.0% as of October 2024. During his rookie NBA career, the sample size of Edey’s free throw percentage is very small. As of October 2024, Zach Edey has taken just 8 free-throw attempts in 3 NBA games and converted only 2 of them.
As a center, Edey will be fouled a lot in his NBA career and as he takes more free throws, his free throw percentage will improve.
Zach Edey Free-Throw Percentage in College
Zach Edey maintained a free-throw percentage of 70.6% during his college career. Edey successfully made 665 of his 942 free attempts for the Purdue Boilermakers.
Zach Edey's Field Goal Percentage
Zach Edey has a career field goal percentage of 61.1% as of October 2024. In a short sample size of 3 games played, Edey has made 11 field goals in 18 field attempts, as of October 2024. Standing at 7 feet 4 inches, Zach Edey primarily plays near the rim, which contributes to his consistently high field goal percentage. He aims to maintain a field goal percentage above 60% throughout his NBA career.
FAQs
A. In four years, Zach Edey averaged 18.2 points, 9.6 rebounds, 1.3 assists, and 1.7 blocks per game for the Purdue Boilermakers.
A. Zach Edey is 7 feet 4 inches tall.
A. Zach Edey's wingspan is 7 feet 11 inches wide.
A. Zack Edey went to Leaside High School.
A. Zach Edey's salary in the 2024/25 season is $5,756,880.
A. Zach Edey is rated 72 in NBA 2k25.
