7-Foot-4 Purdue Star Zach Edey Drafted Ninth by Memphis Grizzlies: Rebuilding Frontcourt, Playoff Run?

Memphis, Tennessee United States of America
Edey averaged 23.8 points and 12.5 rebounds in college career
Edey's addition could lead to playoff run with Morant's recovery and Jackson's improvement
Grizzlies had record of 27-55 due to injuries to Ja Morant and Jaren Jackson Jr.
Impressive March Madness stats: 29.5 pts, 14.5 rebs per game
Rebuilding Memphis frontcourt with Edey: size, scoring ability, rebounding prowess
Zach Edey, 7-foot-4 Purdue player, drafted ninth by Memphis Grizzlies
7-Foot-4 Purdue Star Zach Edey Drafted Ninth by Memphis Grizzlies: Rebuilding Frontcourt, Playoff Run?

Zach Edey, the two-time AP men's college basketball player of the year from Purdue University, was selected ninth overall by the Memphis Grizzlies in the 2024 NBA Draft. With a height of 7-foot-4 and impressive statistics during his college career, Edey is expected to bring significant contributions to the Grizzlies.

Edey's impressive college basketball career saw him average 23.8 points and 12.5 rebounds in two seasons with Purdue. In March Madness, he averaged an impressive 29.5 points and 14.5 rebounds per game, including a standout performance of 40 points and 16 rebounds in the Elite Eight and a remarkable 37-point effort in the championship game.

The Memphis Grizzlies had a challenging season with injuries to key players Ja Morant and Jaren Jackson Jr., resulting in a record of 27-55. With Edey joining the team, there is potential for a playoff run as Morant recovers from injury and Jackson continues to improve.

Edey's addition to the Grizzlies roster marks another step towards rebuilding their frontcourt after a disappointing season. The 7-foot-4 center will bring his impressive size, scoring ability, and rebounding prowess to Memphis as they aim for a successful return to the playoffs.



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    • Zach Edey is taken by the Grizzlies with the ninth pick in the 2024 NBA draft.
    • Edey, the former Purdue center, won The Associatedated Press’ men’s college basketball player of the year award in back-to-back seasons.
    • Grizzlies general manager Zach Kleiman believes Edey’s defense has been misjudged and that he will be more aggressive in the NBA.
    • Edey is one of only six players to have won the AP player of the year award multiple times.
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    • Zach Edey was drafted ninth overall by the Memphis Grizzlies.
    • Edey is a former Purdue center and two-time AP men’s college basketball player of the year.
    • Grizzlies GM Zach Kleiman called Edey a ‘particularly special fit’ for Memphis.
    • Edey averaged 22.3 points and 12.9 rebounds as a junior, and 25.2 points and 12.2 rebounds as a senior.
    • Edey is one of six players to have won the AP player of the year award multiple times.
    • Edey will be one of the tallest players in the NBA this coming season, listed at 7-foot-4.
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    • Zach Edey was selected ninth overall in the NBA Draft by the Memphis Grizzlies.
    • Edey averaged 23.8 points and 12.5 rebounds in two seasons with Purdue.
    • In March Madness, Edey averaged 29.5 points and 14.5 rebounds, including a 40-point game in the Elite Eight and a 37-point effort in the championship.
    • Memphis went 27-55 in the previous NBA season due to injuries to Ja Morant and Jaren Jackson Jr.
    • With a healthy Morant, an improved Desmond Bane, another season from Jackson, and Edey on the team, Memphis has potential for a playoff run.
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    • Zach Edey was selected with the No. 9 pick by the Memphis Grizzlies.
    • Zach Edey is a 7-foot-4, 300 pound former Purdue basketball player.
    • Edey won national player of the year honors in each of the past two years.
    • Purdue reached their first Final Four since 1980 with Edey’s help.
    • Three mock drafts have Edey going to the New Orleans Pelicans at No. 21 overall, while another three have him going to the Toronto Raptors at No. 19 overall.
    • Edey was measured at 7 feet and 3 3/4 inches without shoes at the NBA Draft Combine, making him the tallest player there.
    • Edey’s wingspan was measured at 7 feet and 10 3/4 inches, which was the longest among participating players.
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    • Zach Edey led Purdue to the national championship stage where they lost to UConn.
    • Edey averaged a national best 14.3 points per game down low during the previous season.
    • He is a seven-footer with a standing reach of 9-foot-7 and a wingspan second only to Victor Wembanyama in the NBA.
    • In the championship game, Edey scored a season-high 37 points and grabbed 10 rebounds.
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