Zach Edey
Basketball player, NCAA star
Born
May 14th, 2002
23 years ago
Category
Athletes & Sports Figures
Country
Canada
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A basketball player who played for Purdue University. Edey gained recognition for his skills as a center, contributing significantly to his team's success. In the 2022-2023 season, he was a major player in NCAA basketball, leading Purdue to the Big Ten Championship and earning the Naismith Men's College Player of the Year award. His height and agility allowed him to dominate in the paint and make a considerable impact on the court.
Naismith Men's College Player of the Year 2023
Led Purdue to the Big Ten Championship 2023
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