Zach Edey is a Canadian center for the Memphis Grizzlies. At 7 feet 4 inches tall, Edey is the tallest NBA active player, alongside Spurs’ Victor Wembanayama and Suns’ Bol Bol. Due to his enormous size, Edey is already popular amongst all the NBA fans, especially the Grizzlies fans, who have high hopes for their new rookie center.
Edey was selected with the 9th overall pick by the Memphis Grizzlies in the 2024 NBA draft, and on October 23, 2024, he made his NBA debut, scoring five points and grabbing five rebounds in 15 minutes of action. Edey has enormous potential to be a two-way force in the NBA as he averaged 25.2 points and 12.2 rebounds in his senior season at Purdue. Edey hails from Toronto, Canada, and he has played for the Canadian national basketball team as well.
What did Zach Edey majored in?
Zach Edey majored in organizational leadership at the Mitch Daniels School of Business at Purdue, which offers several business courses for undergraduate and graduate students. Edey attended Purdue University not only to play for the Boilermakers and make a career in basketball but also to gain essential knowledge that he can use throughout his life.
Zach Edey College Career
Zach Edey’s college career solidified his status as one of the all-time greats in college basketball. In his junior year (2022-23), Edey delivered one of the most dominant statistical seasons, averaging 22.3 points, 12.9 rebounds, and 2.1 blocks per game, earning him all six major National Player of the Year awards. He also led the nation with 27 double-doubles and set a Purdue record with 438 rebounds in a season. Edey’s senior year (2023-24) was even better, with him averaging 25.2 points, and 12.2 rebounds, and becoming the only NCAA player to meet benchmarks in points, rebounds, blocks, and assists per game at such high levels. He swept all six National Player of the Year honors again, making him the first player since Bill Walton to do so for two consecutive seasons.
Edey consistently broke records, including career marks with 2,516 points and 1,321 rebounds. His performances in the NCAA Tournament were historic, with seven straight games of at least 20 points and 10 rebounds, including a standout 37 points in the NCAA Championship game. He finished his Purdue career with a Big Ten record for career double-doubles and seven career Big Ten Player of the Week honors.
FAQs
A. Zach Edey majored in Organizational Leadership at the Mitch Daniels School of Business at Purdue University.
A. Zach Edey is 7 feet 4 inches tall.
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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's wingspan is 7 feet 11 inches wide.
A. Zach Edey's salary in the 2024/25 season is $5,756,880.