Zach Edey Injury History

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Zach Edey

Zach Edey is a Canadian NBA player who joined the Memphis Grizzlies in 2024. Edey was born on May 14, 2002, in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. Before joining the NBA, Edey had a college career with the Purdue Boilermakers. During his college basketball career, Zach Edey earned numerous accolades. He was named the Naismith College Player of the Year in 2023 and 2024. Additionally, he won the National College Player of the Year award in the same year. Edey also received individual honors such as the Big Ten Male Athlete of the Year, Big Ten Player of the Year, Pete Newell Big Man Award, and Kareem Abdul-Jabbar Award. He won all of these awards twice in 2023 and 2024.

The Memphis Grizzlies drafted Edey with the seventh overall pick in the 202 NBA draft. He made his debut in the NBA on October 23, 2024. In his debut match, he contributed five points and five rebounds in just 15 minutes of play. However, he fouled out in a 126-124 win, becoming the first rookie in NBA history to foul out in 15 minutes or less in their debut game.

Zach Edey injuries

Zach Edey, the rookie center for the Memphis Grizzlies, has faced early challenges in his NBA career with injury setbacks. After making his debut on October 23, 2024, Edey quickly began to showcase his potential on the court. However, just a few days later, he injured his right calf as per FOX Sports.

Date of InjuryInjury NameDescription
November 29, 2024Right Calf SorenessEdey’s first official NBA injury, marked by right calf soreness began on October 25, 2024, during a game against the Houston Rockets.

Zach Edey's Injury History

Zach Edey made his NBA debut on October 23, 2024, for the Memphis Grizzlies. Shortly after his debut, Edey faced his first injury-related setback. On October 25, 2024, during a game against the Houston Rockets, the rookie center began experiencing soreness in his right calf.

Despite the discomfort, Edey played through the injury in the Grizzlies' next game against the Orlando Magic on October 26, 2024. He was listed as questionable due to right calf soreness for the game on October 30th against the Brooklyn Nets, however, he played the game and finished with 13 points.

As per USA Today, Edey's playing time has been carefully managed due to this injury. He has averaged only 19 minutes per game in his first 10 NBA appearances. As of November 10, 2024, he has topped 20 minutes in just three games, as the Grizzlies prioritize his long-term health and performance. The Grizzlies are optimistic about Edey’s recovery, hoping his minutes can increase soon so he can fully contribute to the team’s success.

FAQs on Zach Edey

A. Zach Edey was born on May 14, 2002, in Toronto, Ontario, Canada.

A. Zach Edey plays as a center for the Memphis Grizzlies.

A. He stands at 7 feet 4 inches (2.24 meters).

A. Zach Edey joined the Memphis Grizzlies in 2024.

A. Zach Edey played for the Purdue Boilermakers in the NCAA.

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