Zach Edey

22-Year-Old CenterC
2024 Fantasy Outlook
Edey was selected with the No. 9 overall pick in the 2024 NBA Draft by Memphis. Edey will provide frontcourt reinforcement for a Grizzlies team that has plenty of question marks outside of Jaren Jackson up front. An ankle sprain limited Edey to just 42 total minutes in Summer League, but he showed off everything optimists were hoping for. At 7-foot-4, 300 pounds, Edey possesses the size and strength to be a high-level rebounder and interior defender. He also has surprisingly good touch for a player of his stature, making 71 percent of his attempts from the charity stripe last season at Purdue and hitting finesse shots in the paint with both hands. While his lack of foot speed will make him a target for opposing offenses in the pick-and-roll, Edey could be an excellent per-minute producer for fantasy purposes, whether that's alongside Jackson or off the bench. Don't be surprised if he's the first rookie off the board in many fantasy drafts. Read Past Outlooks
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Zach Edey grew up in Toronto, Canada and didn't play basketball until he was a sophomore in high school. After showing promise, he transferred to IMG Academy and was a three-star recruit before committing to Purdue. Edey was named to the Big Ten All-Freshman team in 2021 and then transformed into one of the best players in the country, finishing with at least 22 points, 12 rebounds and two blocks per game as a junior and senior. He won back-to-back National Player of the Year and Big Ten Player of the Year awards to end his collegiate career, including a 2023 Big Ten Tournament MVP and NCAA scoring title in 2024 (25.2 points per game). Edey was the first player to win back-to-back National Player of the Year awards since Ralph Sampson. He also represented Canada at the 2023 FIBA Basketball World Cup in Asia. At 7-foot-4, Edey dominated collegiate opponents with ease. He was a great screener, attacked the boards, displayed solid footwork and an efficient touch around the rim. Edey had great discipline defensively (less than 2.0 fouls per game as a junior and senior) and rarely needed to leave his feet to swat shots as an amateur. His large base allowed him to move defenders out of position and get to his spots. Edey was also a quality free-throw shooter for a center, making over 71 percent from the stripe in three of four seasons at Purdue. There'll be a stiff learning curve at the professional level, and Edey is far from a polished product. However, given he's been playing the game for only six years, there's no reason to believe he's anywhere near his peak yet. The traditional center is an endangered species in the NBA. However, there are some guys floating around the league that give a guy like Edey some hope for a stable career. While he still has plenty of room to improve, the Purdue product is way more fluid than Boban Marjanovic, who is essentially the same size as Edey. Marjanovic was also 27 when he made his NBA debut, while Edey is 21. Edey (7-4, 300 lbs) is also a lot bigger than traditional centers like Ivicia Zubac (7-0, 240 lbs) and Steven Adams (6-11, 265). If he improves his footwork on both ends of the court, Edey could be a starting-level center in the NBA like Ivica Zubac. If he improves his rebounding, Edey could be a glass eater like Steven Adams. If he improves his shot-blocking timing and can stay out of foul trouble, Edey could be a defensive force like Walker Kessler. If he fails to become elite in any of the aforementioned categories, Edey would probably end up as a journeyman backup like Marjanovic and Alex Len.

Participating in camp
CMemphis Grizzlies
October 2, 2024
Edey (ankle) has been a full participant in training camp this week, Matt Infield of Actions News 5 reports.
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Edey tweaked his right ankle during the Summer League which shut him down early, but by all accounts, it was a minor issue. There's been no talk of any limitations at camp, and the expectations around Memphis are very high for the rookie. Edey was spotted hitting some three-pointers with ease and looks ready to compete for the starting center role.
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Out for rest of Summer League
CMemphis Grizzlies
Ankle
July 21, 2024
Edey (ankle) has been shut down for the remainder of Summer League, Drew Hill of The Daily Memphian reports.
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Won't return Thursday
CMemphis Grizzlies
Ankle
July 18, 2024
Edey went back to the locker room after tweaking his right ankle during Thursday's exhibition in Las Vegas, and he will not return.
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Will play Thursday
CMemphis Grizzlies
July 18, 2024
Edey (ankle) is in the starting lineup for Thursday's Summer League matchup against New Orleans.
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Won't miss all of SL
CMemphis Grizzlies
Ankle
July 17, 2024
Edey (ankle) didn't play in Wednesday's 104-98 win over the Magic but is expected to return before the end of Summer League, Drew Hill of The Daily Memphian reports.
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Sitting again Monday
CMemphis Grizzlies
Ankle
July 15, 2024
Edey (ankle) won't play in Monday's Summer League game against the Mavericks, Drew Hill of The Daily Memphian reports.
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Endorsed by Ja Morant
CMemphis Grizzlies
September 20, 2024
Ja Morant believes Edey can win the Rookie of the Year award in the 2024-25 season, according to Damichael Cole of The Memphis Commercial Appeal. "Definitely Rookie of the Year," Morant said of his expectations for Edey. "I think easily, too."
ANALYSIS
Edey, who played four years at Purdue, was selected by the Grizzlies with the ninth overall pick in the 2024 NBA Draft. The big man is expected to be an anchor on defense for Memphis, and if his offensive game develops on par with his defensive ability, he would be a dominant two-way threat in the NBA.
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