Purdue center Zach Edey, the 2024 Naismith Player of the Year, declared for the NBA Draft, he told ESPN. The 7-foot-4 Canadian is projected to be a first-round pick and is No. 21 on The Athletic’s latest big board.
Edey posted a career-best 25.2 points to go with 12.2 rebounds and 2.2 blocks on 62.3 percent shooting in 39 games during his senior season. While the Boilermakers lost to UConn in the national championship, Edey averaged 29.5 points, 14.5 rebounds and 1.8 in six NCAA Tournament games.
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