Zach Edey

Zach Edey
Edey with Purdue in 2022
No. 14 – Memphis Grizzlies
PositionCentre
LeagueNBA
Personal information
Born (2002-05-14) May 14, 2002 (age 22)
Toronto, Ontario, Canada
Listed height7 ft 4 in (2.24 m)
Listed weight305 lb (138 kg)
Career information
High school
CollegePurdue (2020–2024)
NBA draft2024: 1st round, 9th overall pick
Selected by the Memphis Grizzlies
Playing career2024–present
Career history
2024–presentMemphis Grizzlies
Career highlights and awards
Stats at NBA.com Edit this at Wikidata
Stats at Basketball Reference Edit this at Wikidata
Medals
Men's basketball
Representing  Canada
FIBA World Cup
Bronze medal – third place 2023 Philippines–Japan–Indonesia
FIBA Under-19 World Cup
Bronze medal – third place 2021 Latvia Team

Zachry Cheyne Edey (/ˈdi/ EE-dee; born May 14, 2002) is a Canadian professional basketball player for the Memphis Grizzlies of the National Basketball Association (NBA). He played college basketball for the Purdue Boilermakers, leading the team to the NCAA Division I men's basketball championship game in his final year. Edey is listed at 7 feet 4 inches (2.24 m), making him the tallest player in Big Ten history. At the close of the 2023 season, Edey was named the Big Ten Player of the Year and consensus National Player of the Year, repeating both in 2024. He was selected by the Memphis Grizzlies in the first round of the 2024 NBA draft. Edey is currently the tallest active NBA player.


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