Zachry Cheyne Edey is a professional basketball player who is playing for the Memphis Grizzlies as a center in the NBA as of October 2024. Edey attended Purdue University and competed in the Big Ten for the Purdue Boilermakers basketball team. He was the tallest player in Big Ten history as of 2024 with a height of 7 feet 4 inches. He appeared in 138 games for the Boilermakers, starting in 108 of them, and recorded 2,516 points, 1321 rebounds, 185 assists, and 232 blocks.
Edey was selected as the ninth overall pick by the Memphis Grizzlies in the 2024 NBA draft. He averaged 25.0 points, 2.2 blocks, 12.0 rebounds, and 2.0 assists per game and became the only player to achieve those stats. Additionally, Edey has earned the third spot on the Big Ten career points list and second spot on the career rebounds list. He is recognized as one of the most decorated college players, earning the National College Player of the Year award twice, in 2023 and 2024.
Zach Edey’s Nationality
Zach Edey holds Canadian nationality. He represented Canada in the FIBA Under-19 World Cup in 2021 and the FIBA 2023 World Cup in 2023, where Canada won the bronze medal. He also contributed to Canada's qualification for the 2024 Summer Olympics.
Zach Edey’s Hometown
Zach Edey’s hometown is Toronto, Ontario. He initially attended Leaside High School in Toronto but later moved to the United States to further develop his skills at IMG Academy.
Zach Edey’s Birthplace
Zach Edey was born on May 14, 2002, in Toronto, Ontario, Canada, to Julia and Glen Edey.
FAQs on Zach Edey Nationality
A. Zach Edey is 7 feet 4 inches tall.
A. Zach Edey's weight is 305 lbs (138 kg).
A. Zach Edey's jersey number is 14 in the Memphis Grizzlies.
A. Zach Edey's wingspan is 2.16 m.
