What can't the 7'4 Purdue star Zach Edey do? He can do it ALL ‼️ | College GameDay

Take a look at how Purdue's Player of the Year Candidate, Zach Edey got his basketball skills by playing other sports.
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[@dorseydimpleman4900]

Hockey makes you so coordinated, now I understand why he can move at 7'4. really builds your lower body and helps with balance.

[@raymayo7044]

Always good to play multiple sports for sure

[@Loquacious_Jackson]

​@@raymayo7044 cringe

[@icecoldkv8005]

​@@Loquacious_Jacksonhow?

[@jordancarlin9687]

long term, skating is not a natural athletic motion and does cause chronic hip, knee and back ailments. its good zach joined a slightly less punishing sport even if height forced him that way.

[@Loquacious_Jackson]

@@jordancarlin9687 cringe

[@mannedi8665]

That multi sport foundation is crucial plus he has the proportionate body and strong big legs.

[@dbox9120]

And looks really strong so no one driving in the paint. I just wonder if he can keep up with the speed is my question

[@supremedragon1734]

@@dbox9120 speed won’t matter stamina will csuse jokic is slow most thick 7ft are slow they just don’t have stamina either

[@Kentarius]

@@supremedragon1734 bro really said thick 😂😂

[@hesoshuttlesworth6447]

@@Kentarius yo mind in the gutters😂😂😂😂😂

[@christian-gu5oq]

That’s why kids should play multiple sports

[@jodiwhite1689]

Some of the canadian NBA players that practiced and played with him this past summer were very impressed with him and figured he would have a monster year, they were not wrong. Even head coach Nick Nurse is blown away by his work ethic and how much he has improved last couple years. He said he was a real problem even for the NBA players to contain. Must have given Edey lots of confidence going into this year. Plus Nurse wants him on Canada at world cup this summer with all the NBA players.

[@sonnyc2539]

Also he's not a one and done player, you know he's fundamentally sound having spent 3 years in Purdue. The fact that he's projected to be a 2nd rd or undrafted player is just weird because he's going to be better than most of the 1st round one and done centers.

[@loveofmangos001]

​@SonnyC25 He will go undrafted or very late 2nd round pick and immediately sent to G League

[@jodiwhite1689]

@@loveofmangos001 would love to see him take shots from further out. Has soft shooting touch at foul line The problem is he does what his coach wants,saw him taking 3 pointers before , just not in a game. The crowd would probably go insane if he attempted a outside shot.G league would be fine next year, keep developing, doesn`t turn 21 till next month and late getting into the game. If NBA doesn`t work out, head to Europe or Asia where he can make lots of money.Either way, he`s an extremely hard worker and a bulldog to boot, 2 great traits to have in professional sports.

[@bitcoinisfreedom5265]

@@jodiwhite1689hit a 3 pointer last night

[@stilldajoker]

Well, I'm an IU fan and we are heading to Lafayette tonite. Gotta have a lot of respect for Zach and his multi sport backround, especially hockey. Explains a lot why he is good and not just 7'4".

[@OdditiesOffcial]

So he didn’t want to play ball to spite others? Dude is pure GENIUS! 😂

[@man94xxBIG]

👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻💪🏻💝

[@brianhonng7800]

This aged well

[@l3ftie578]

that breakdown of him learning fundamentals and cross-training through other sports almost like he was getting himself truly ready for basketball... he is a natural athletic genius with an insane physique. This guy is gonna be a problem for centers in any league he ends up in

[@jodiwhite1689]

plus Nick Nurse can hardly hide his excitement of Zach being part of the Canada basketball team for the next 15 years or so. FIBA basketball is much more physical than NBA and Nurse is pumped and wanting someone to contain these big 7 footers from Europe especially.

[@emanuelshahid9443]

my little brother was playing in a tournament in Toronto about 3/4 years ago and i saw this 7ft highschool kid not be able to catch a pass or finish at the rim.....and now he's the best player in the NCAA... lol impressive! well done sir! best of luck!

[@senseidude]

Definitely a great skilled big man and can move well and mobile for his size. Seeing him trying to keep up with the pace and speed of the NBA is something interesting to see. Seems like a Zubac type player.

[@ThrowDaLobHun23]

yep….but with much better offense. He can be a contributor in the league. if teams play small ball against edey hes going to eat

[@loveofmangos001]

He's better than Zubac offensively Compare him to a star not role player

[@zeflr122]

@@loveofmangos001 hes still in college he is not better than zubac

[@GetWokeGoBroke69]

Why we keep comparing him to Zubac, dude is way better than Zubac. He is more of a Yao Ming.

[@GetWokeGoBroke69]

@@zeflr122 Uhmmmm yes he is lol

[@rafaellelinner6501]

Getting past the first round

[@nasiannoodles]

He can't beat a 16 seed

[@InveniosYT]

He can't win a march madness game Nothing against the dude, he's still one of the best college basketball players I have ever seen

[@kevinoday3716]

I would like to see him against Wembanyama

[@fadercreek]

no you dont

[@sumandsubstance7881]

@@fadercreek why not?

[@fadercreek]

@@sumandsubstance7881 he would body him he is legit 304 lbs vb is barely 200 pounds

[@sumandsubstance7881]

@@fadercreek yup

[@jaobagamasbad4476]

@@fadercreek wembanyama's major weakness is defending a strong big on the post. He couldnt even contain a big man with mediocre skill. I dont know he can managed to stop this kind of player with elite skill set for a big man.

[@phakes6195]

Get past the first round.

[@BrokeRichAnt7]

Zach Edey Will Be A Star FOR SURE IN THE NBA And I Feel Very Confident In Saying That!! The Sky Is The Limit With This Really Good Athlete's Potential No Question!!!!!

[@mayorofclaysville325]

Negative

[@kosdsd6524]

nah hes a late 2nd rounder roleplayer at best. most likely going undrafted

[@PWCDN]

Unless he becomes dominant like Yao Ming or Shaq, I don't see it. He forfeited playing the sport and developing at a young age out of spite. Pretty crappy reason when you've won the genetic lottery. If he wasn't 7'4" doubt he'd pick basketball as a sport of choice lol, he probably picked basketball because his height and weight is a disadvantage at all the other sports. Not exactly a nimble guy.

[@lance.da.legend9837]

Naw..if this was maybe 10 years ago he would be the number 1 pick....dude is an old school big man...that position doesn't exist anymore in the nba

[@bostonblackie878]

Nope to slow

[@MrHav1k]

Beat Fairleigh Dickinson clearly 💀

[@LunarySSF2]

"what can't he do" beat a 16 seed apparently

[@AseeF]

he has some of that Yao Ming mid range about him. Looks very mobile at his height and size. God willing, great career ahead of him!

[@lemini4k]

70% In free throws is impressive for his size. The fact that he doesn't wait for a play to come to him and he goes after it, he's definitely going to be a top 13 pick.

[@lance.da.legend9837]

He will be a second round pick...he is big and unskilled..the game is different from what it used to be

[@lemini4k]

@@lance.da.legend9837 He will be top 13 depending on the desire for a center but hey let him fall to second route lmfao Warriors will scoop him up and transform him into something they couldn't do with Wiseman. Unlike Wiseman this guy has a fight in him for the game.

[@edm1207]

2nd round??..nah his mobility alone will get him in the 1st round

[@lemini4k]

@@edm1207 Exactly.

[@lance.da.legend9837]

@@edm1207 have u watched him.,he has no mobility and isn't skilled at all ..he is just big

[@timdepaulis2487]

His NBA potential is being underrated. He has developed elite low post scoring, finishing, and rebounding. He is going to feast in the small ball era. Just play drop coverage on defense and force teams to take contested midrange shots.

[@lance.da.legend9837]

He can't shoot...the game is different now....who cares if he is an elite low post threat...the NBA doesn't play in the low post anymore

[@IRequireMedication]

'Small ball' teams will run circles around him

[@timdepaulis2487]

@@IRequireMedication just like they run circles around Brook Lopez?

[@frontrangejrs]

@@timdepaulis2487 That is the thing, Big guy down low can still win rings. Everyone watches 3 highlights and assumes your the best team. But look at the Nuggets and Warriors. Ya you can outscore anybody IF your 3s are going in, but if they aren't dropping, points in the paint battle winner always wins because because low post is higher percentage than mid range so more post 2s over outside 2s. I think the Bucks will win the Eastern finals this year because with all the attention put on the 76ers 3s and Celtics assists, when it gets down to the wire in a slog fest, the Bucks have the big guys guys to over power everybody IF the 3s don't fall. Ya Embild can outplay anyone one one one and the Celtics are a great team and the Cavs have great D, but the traditional Banger style play the bucks can play can still win out. Look at them now as the season closes, they have won even when Giannis is out. They can play big even when their 7 foot PW is out.

[@tontoepstein6860]

​@@frontrangejrs Are you kidding?

[@jameshanson9099]

Our team canada basketball officials and the fan base is pumped for the big man to be a mainstay on the squad. Lets go team canada!!!

[@thestrategyguy2662]

win in the 1st round of NCAA tournament lol

[@FooDanger]

What I learned from this is that if you're 7'4" you can throw a basketball the same way you throw a baseball.

[@vietnam1978]

lol getting this recommended now

[@jakeschlicht9982]

Can’t Get out of the first round of the tourney

[@themrpedro5858]

Tall does not equal NBA talent. Hopefully he got a good education for a real job after college 😂

[@booneblocker3200]

What can’t he do? Win in the first round.

[@jackkaczmarski]

He can’t beat Fairleigh Dickinson apparently…

[@HEMI-MOMMA]

No, it usually takes a team to beat another team.

[@lukakruzich9500]

He can’t beat a 16 seed in the tournament

[@seanvenator1957]

welp they just lost

[@high-defRJ]

Illinois and IU alum here, but mad respect to this great player.

[@KAG1216]

The next great rivalry Edey vs Wembenyama. Big men are back in basketball

[@jodiwhite1689]

hopoefully see it at world cup this summer, Nick Nurse wants Edey badly. If Edey gets drafted though, that could cause a problem if team that drafts him wants him at summer league.

[@troychriscarretas2657]

He moves like Yao Ming

[@TheGod2go]

I can't wait to see him and Joel get into lol

[@yngtrey1638]

He won’t play in the nba lmao g league at best

[@scruffd0g193]

My dude he has no future in the nba, 7’4 no ball skills

[@jodiwhite1689]

@@scruffd0g193 if Poetll can be a stud with Raptors, why can`t Edey help a NBA franchise. Poetll doesn`t shoot from the outside and is putting up big numbers. Edey has great hands, good footwork, good foul shooter and what I like best, bulldog and fierce competitor.

[@lance.da.legend9837]

He will probably play over seas

[@jodiwhite1689]

@@lance.da.legend9837 that`s where he would get more playing time, in Europe or where he would be a real sensation is in Asia.

[@nailsfoster3676]

Can’t win in march madness 😵

[@desireubensealey]

This guy is a sleeper...that is the media's fault because they are all talking about Victor Webamyama. This dude may likely be more durable, and available because of his foundation. Excellent progressive improvement. It would be interesting seeing both these players match up against each other.

[@man94xxBIG]

Definitely...I agree

[@scruffd0g193]

Yeah heck no, we see this all the time. He’s at best likely a 2nd rounder in the late 50s

[@biorgoanylchem]

@@scruffd0g193 exactly people are putting up some sus comments, idk are they tryin to make him standout so his draft potential go higher?

[@holidayarmadillo8653]

Media is talking about Wembanyama because as a prospect he dwarfs this kid in every single aspect besides quad circumference. Potential to affect winning, youth, basketball skill, media marketability, star potential, potential to turn an organization into a storied franchise are all in Wemby's favor. His game also fits MUCH better in today's NBA than Edey's game which honestly is more of a 80's-00's type of game that has become niche and rare in the NBA today, not the norm. I admit he's a fantastic athlete, and he has some skills. He also does have excellent coordination for his height--but maybe he shouldn't have spitefully not played basketball until he was 16 and started sooner. While he waited around like that and wasted time his peers got better everyday. The lack of polish to his game is clearly visible when compared to the top prospects he's competing with in the draft. He has even had 2 more years in college to develop than other guys like Scoot Henderson and Wembanyama who just got out of high school last year. Yet they are much more skilled and polished players than him. That doesn't bode well for future projection of their careers if at the start the gap is this wide. Its not like the others aren't continuing to improve as well and you get to a certain age that its really too late to teach someone to be an excellent shooter of the basketball--he's probably past that age already to be frank. So the reality is he will likely never have a jumpshot which again does not bode well for having a star-type NBA career. Durability is not a great argument either. Just because someone has big legs does not mean they won't get injured and big legs means big impact on ankles, feet, knees and hips. Furthermore, a lot of injuries are freak accidents that don't necessarily have to do with someone's weight. Sam Bowie, Greg Oden, Brandon Roy are examples of guys who's legs broke down on them in random ways that didn't have to do with being too skinny. Its a contact sport involving extreme movement and sudden stops and starts--anyone can get injured at anytime. There's no way to predict who will be more durable at this point so that is a flimsy advantage for Edey if you want to claim it. I wouldn't even support the claim because i find the logic to be counterintutive. The way I see it Wembanyama's lighter body would handle an 82 game schedule of cardio running up and down the court better than Edey's thick legs and body lumbering up and down. Extra weight even when its muscle is not always just better, brother.

[@theodorestringer3385]

He can’t beat a 16 seed😂😂😂

[@zReanimation]

jersey stand up!!

[@mgh62000]

His mom was a really good basketball player in her own right, got scouted for the Canadian national team, but also started late, and her immigrant parents preferred her to study and work in the restaurant.

[@mercermike49]

If he had a coach that could figure out how to get him the ball when double teamed by two 6'1 players he would do a lot better

[@0401412740]

Can he shot free throws or 3 pointers? Or is his low post only

[@blablablaa14]

He will make the NBA 100%

[@blablablaa14]

@TriVos Ahren He has another year in college I think. So by then he will be a first round pick

[@blablablaa14]

@TriVos Ahren Sometimes they assume guys like that would go into the league. But I think he is a Junior and might go the year after, especially because that year is very bad draft wise

[@scruffd0g193]

Luka Garza 3.0.

[@PWCDN]

anyone 7'0" taller with two functional legs can make the NBA lol, it's called winning the genetic lottery. What you do with your winnings is a different story. Tako Fall and Boban for example.

[@thetylife]

Wait...He's part Asian? Cool !!!! I'm Chinese and I can't tell he's Asian until 1:44 ..That makes the fact that he's 7'4 even more astounding. I hope he continues to improve and is able to make it to the NBA.

[@mogulme6190]

Idk if it’s possible but if I’m Portland this is who I’m trying to draft

[@leebloomfield507]

Good Canadian kid🇨🇦

[@MasterSluggyKornNuts]

The Big Maple 🍁

[@syanzyenriquez]

Victor Webamyama, Zach Edey, Kai Sotto .... they all should be in the NBA soon

[@thomasjones4265]

If he's going to the NBA he better know how to shoot the 3 pointer extremely well,because the days of the Big Man in the paint "THE BEST DAYS" are LONG GONE,Right James Wiseman...

[@ThrowDaLobHun23]

Its because these big men suck. Rather try to be good at dribbling and shooting than be great defenders and post scorers. Zach will be unstoppable in the post if teams dare to go small against him. Dude hook shot is going to be cash

[@ronf.2029]

James Wiseman is garbage. He was a broken goods coming in NBA. He doesn't have the basket ball IQ nor the motor. This man knows how to post up and score under the basket. If anything, he show flashes of Yao Ming. With that said, watch out for teams like Rox, Thunder and Jazz with outrageous number of picks. If Thunder draft Edey and Wenbenyama...add them to Giddey and SGA...

[@thomasjones4265]

@@ThrowDaLobHun23 I hope soo because I miss a big man in the post...

[@ThrowDaLobHun23]

@@thomasjones4265 same brother!

[@jojotrommlerExtraBougEe]

Boiler up ❗️🖤💛🚂🆙️🔨⏬️💯% PROUD Madre' to a BEAUTIFUL Alumni who MASTERED it 😎

[@robertswoditch6704]

WATCH HIS EYES, HE DOESN'T BLINK????

[@Guitarisforgrins]

Saying everything "is different" is a super annoying modern phrase.

[@Joseph-lz5er]

He kind of looks and plays like an athletic Yao Ming lol. If he can develop his outside shot, he'll be unstoppable.

[@joboee]

He'll need to work on his defensive footwork/guarding pick and roles if he wants to be successful at the next level. He won't be able to camp in the paint like in college on defense

[@boguy3242]

That’s what I’m saying, I watched one game and all he could do is bump in the paint and missed every shot that day, I believe one team shut him down

[@yngtrey1638]

He won’t play in the nba. It’s just physically not possible to adapt to moving your feet when you physically cannot. There’s a reason guys like Luka Garza was the best player in college and can barely crack a rotation spot in the nba.

[@mic1240]

@@boguy3242 which game? He has most double doubles in all NCAA. He didn’t play at all for one game, out sick, otherwise even in their losses he still scored more than most.

[@Percnowitzki25]

​@@yngtrey1638 you're Lowkey a fangirl 😂😂 your whole page is hating on this kid I can't tell if you hate him or your just closeted 😭

[@yngtrey1638]

@@Percnowitzki25 hating and honestly critiquing are 2 completely different things. But y’all are 2 emotionally invested to see that. I hope the kid plays as best as he can, but it doesn’t change the fact that he’s not even projected to be drafted in the nba draft…. Learn nba basketball before accusing someone of “hating”

[@Flowerz__]

Zach knows volleyball for sure

[@johnnelson5335]

The Kings need a scoring center... that's my prediction of where he'll go as a pro.. 😉

[@obinjoku7893]

Found the fake kings fan

[@johnnelson5335]

@@obinjoku7893 nope I Warriors fan here in the bay..you missed again just like the Dallas Cowboys fool

[@obinjoku7893]

@@johnnelson5335 Let me clarify for you...the kings have sabonis. End of conversation

[@johnnelson5335]

@Cordell Winder he's got one more year on his contract..they will keep other players ..Sabonis will go to Portland..and they will draft a center..duh Cordell

[@treysince21]

Yao ming w kevin McHale footwork

[@Baylorbetterthanbrown]

edeys jump hook will be unstoppable in the nba

[@yngtrey1638]

Too bad his defense will keep him from playing in the nba lol

[@Baylorbetterthanbrown]

@@yngtrey1638 wow really hahahahahahaha i know u joking

[@yngtrey1638]

@@Baylorbetterthanbrown he’s not even projected to be drafted. Do some research on the subject bud.

[@Baylorbetterthanbrown]

@@yngtrey1638 that's the most dumbest thing of course he's going to get drafted of course he's going to shoot up the he's going to shoot up the draft board you can best believe

[@youarebeingtrolled6954]

@@yngtrey1638 look at where jokic was drafted

[@outlawhoops8528]

Great piece ESPN

[@rocky13m]

Nah they gotta start moving the hoop higher up at this point

[@deebocj]

😄 🤣 😂

[@CoachTC23]

This kids petty choice was fantastic! Smart dude I hope he keeps it up I’d love to see him in the league. This is why I was disappointed to hear they intentionally don’t lift any weights with Victor. Basketball doesn’t necessarily require strength to play, but it does to stay healthy. The hormones you have between 16-19 are superpowers and 30lbs of muscle in his lower body wouldn’t have effected his game in any way.

[@cc-ec1if]

I think the medical experts that are with Victor everyday know more than you what's best for him. If that's what "disappoints" you, I'm sorry for that

[@uzzy909]

Lifting is not as important when you already have incredible length and shot blocking tenacity. Wemby would drop 50 on him and hold him to 10 points

[@CoachTC23]

We’ll see. KD is the only stick that’s ever not had injury issues. Difference is Wemby is expected to defend the post against guys 60+lbs stronger than he can handle. Everyone else his height in NBA history has had major health issues. All of which stronger lower limbs would solve. But we’ll know soon enough. Strength is never a negative.

[@yngtrey1638]

@@CoachTC23 Victor won’t play center lol, he won’t defend the Embiids and Jokic’s. He’ll play PF. Hardly any PFs are post players anymore. Also Victor has 0 history of any lower body injuries, all his previous injuries have been upper body, so to assume he’s going to be injury prone is purely guessing.

[@CoachTC23]

@@yngtrey1638 he’s not playing nba players lol he’s not even playing high quality European players. Chet Holmgren showed all the exact skills at the exact body type only 3 inches shorter. The moment he defended someone physically powerful in the nba he was hurt for the season. Wish him the best for sure just would like strength on his frame. Either way we’ll see.

[@indigomarine91]

LOSE TO A 16 SEED! lol

[@raygordonteacheschess5501]

The Hawks should draft him so they can continue to exit in the first round of the postseason. Three years in a row Purdue has lost to double-digit seeds.

[@kavoriouscrittenden]

S/o Zach dude always hit for me on prize picks 😭😭😭😭🤑

[@l3ftie578]

count on zach to be productive even when the rest of your team shits the bed lol

[@martinsantos814]

He could fit in indiana very well . Spurs could also be a great fit coach pop will love him

[@borism8936]

Kid has a lot of talent. Just needs to stay healthy

[@GundamGeeksHub]

Hopefully we can see another yao ming type of player. Hope he will have a better career in professional sport

[@alexdelvalle4841]

This dude reminds me of the admiral David Robinson. Definitely going to be a good big man in the NBA

[@Therealprince21]

Bring this guy to the Mavs

[@holidayarmadillo8653]

Him vs Wembanyama is a crazy big man matchup of the future

[@TheRenaissanceGuys]

Playing multiple sports in childhood is beneficial for every athlete.

[@arlomaslen6714]

What can't he do? well, he can't beat a 16 seed

[@bentley_hsieh]

Win against a 16 seed 💀

[@enihpesoj]

This boy played in Fiba....the coach only gave him 1.40secs he made 5 points against Serbia, the Canadian team coach wasted this boy's talent and skills by not giving him more time to play in the semis...they probably can win against Serbia, Canada lost they lack rebounds and defence under the ring. This boy could be the answer under the ring. ❤

[@jaobagamasbad4476]

This guy will give Wembanyama a lot of trouble. Man could not even contain a mediocre big man at the post. I dont know how victor will match up against this strong, agile and talented big man😁

[@lance.da.legend9837]

He isn't agile at all

[@jasonaleman8051]

My new favorite player

[@xavierblackburn4650]

I love the way he made a choice a lot of parents force sports onto their kids, and it’s mostly because the parents want a big pay day.

[@cc-ec1if]

Payday? How many kids actually make the pros? If that's what they're after, 99.99% will be let down

[@st4r444]

I'm just glad an asian player has media spot

[@l3ftie578]

@@cc-ec1if we are talking about the parents of extremely gifted kids ie. a 7 foot monster

[@kirihara147]

@@cc-ec1if when your son is 7'4, I'd say the chances of him making it to the pros are a little higher than 0.01%

[@kingsaucey1419]

A lot of times your kid doesn’t have time to choose. You want to instill that work ethic asap

[@themanape]

Need to see Embiid, Giannis, Jokic, AD, Zion, Zach, Wemby destroy each other.

[@dudzrodriguez9861]

This dude is what the warriors need

[@keydronk7091]

Yeahhh....

[@weneeda5th]

I don't understand how these draft sites have him as a second round pick. I think he is definitely top 10. Understanding his weakness will be defending bigs who can play on the perimeter. He has Yao Ming type potential. I am intrigued!

[@lance.da.legend9837]

Because the NBA is different now...he is a traditional center who plays in the low post...that position doesn't exist in the NBA anymore

[@weneeda5th]

@@lance.da.legend9837 I agree but instead of trying to out shoot a team like the Warriors. I think punishing them down low with a post player could be effective. A organization would have to commit to that style of play.

[@hyperrat12]

Dear Mavs, PLEASE DRAFT THIS GUY WE NEED A BIG MAN

[@STDJ3RK]

"Bo Knows..." Ahh brings back memories.

[@hardliketissues7463]

He’s gonna be a second round pick. His lack of a shot will really hurt his chances at succeeding in todays NBA. 20 years ago he would have been a lottery pick.

[@sugu8403]

While I agree his growth over his years at Purdue suggest he’s capable of molding his game; that’s huge for organizations to see. I could also see a late first round selection for a team really needing a big and gambling on him.

[@jodiwhite1689]

yes and no about lack of shot. Raptors just got Poetll who doesn`t shoot from outside, just gets lots of rebounds, blocks shots, and getting lots of points in close to basket. Edey has great footwork, good hands and is pretty good foul shooter. I still remember hearing Nick Nurse saying, Zach Edey is a problem even for the NBA players, just let that sink in. Lots of players haven`t been around NBA players, Edey already has the experience with a couple summers in. Canada basketball is really helping these young players develop and be around the pros to soak it all up, know one of the reasons Bennedict Mathurin hit the ground running, he even said it helped his confidence being around the NBA players and knew he could succeeed at next level. But yes you are right , he probably will be drafted in second round.

[@zackneskov2006]

he looks more durable than victor

[@PrtyNeal]

Has about 70 pounds on him

[@yngtrey1638]

Too bad he has absolutely no nba potential compared to Victor lol

[@zackneskov2006]

@@yngtrey1638 out of 20 players 7"2 or taller only 2 played more than a season and only 1 was good, i dont think either had much potential. being that tall an skinny just ist safe in the nba

[@yngtrey1638]

@@zackneskov2006 that’s because most 7’2 + guys aren’t mobile at all. Which leads to awful defense, especially in pick and rolls, which is the number 1 offense type in the nba. Victor is extremely mobile for his size and has quick feet though. Also Victor has no lower body injury history so there’s really nothing that points to him being injury prone besides just being skinny….

[@dipper5835]

and he also has way less potential than victor, dude is just a traditional center at best. His game isn't as versatile or polished, in today game a traditional center isn't as needed as much. Need a center that can also shoot nowadays

[@palmstring1]

The big guy reminds me of Yao Ming.

[@xFlowState]

What if he was African American? Would he remind you of Shaq or Tacko Fall?

[@LONGNECKLLAMA]

Yao Ming and a bit of wilt Chamberlain he's looks strong and well coordinated for a big man

[@Dman4901]

@@xFlowState his size and how he establishes position is very Ming esque..... Ming had tree trunks for legs....if he had a sweet jumper likke Ming he would be talked about as the number 1 pick.....this dude is massive

[@JamesCarter-rt7eo]

Nahh he better

[@yngtrey1638]

@@JamesCarter-rt7eo your delusional lmao

[@CalculatedKrazy]

Dudes an athlete not just 7’4” .

[@xum0007]

Same thing with Wemby except Edey is not a guard or as fast but makes up for it with his strength. To look that big at 7’4 you must be a beast

[@scruffd0g193]

@@xum0007yep everyone has this guy mocked top 5 not that dude from France playing against professionals

[@TomKatsiroubas]

The NBA prospect experts think he will be too slow for the NBA and will get roasted. I don't see it that way and I hope my Raptors pick him up and pair him with fellow Canadian RJ Barrett.

[@RandomStuffFreak]

for some reason he rlly reminds me of Yao Ming - not just cuz he's tall but his face too

[@AntG2050]

Edey to the nuggets in the 2nd plz. Jokic and edey wow!

[@vripper2678]

This draft is Wemby Scoot Brandon Miller Zach Edey

[@caseydouglas412]

I would want to see this guy versus victor 😂

[@raibautista]

What he can't do. Want to see him be #1 in the next nba draft.

[@cwasontmon6860]

He can do it all… but win 😈

[@nony7765]

20 years ago it’d be a toss up between him and Wemby as far as who’s the better prospect how crazy is that

[@PWCDN]

20 years ago he'd be better, wouldn't even be a toss up. Wemby wouldn't survive a tougher NBA, neither would Durant. Now the NBA is more skill based than brute force, Wemby is a better candidate today where spacing, 3 point shot and perimeter defence is more important. I don't see that changing any time soon since the rules today benefit the NBA as an entertainment product.

[@mikesmith9368]

i think we can make a long run in March. Ehhhhhh .... NO.

[@ScandaLustTV]

he'll go down as the greatest asian to play in the nba

[@wyatt8457]

They did say Yow Mein was a clone,looks like the improved model!!😂

[@punjavithashoota179]

7’4 pitcher in 10th grade is crazy

[@dm-ps2mh]

beat a 16 seed

[@cedwaku1]

Would be be great to see Zach play against Victor Wembanyama…

[@scruffd0g193]

Victor would kill this guy,

[@biorgoanylchem]

Wemby would destroy Zach unless Zach plays dirty

[@jodiwhite1689]

@@biorgoanylchem in fiba like world cup or olympics, you can play more physical, should be epic to watch in next 10 to 15 years if Canada plays France. Coach Nick Nurse already says Zach will be be important piece in coming years. Think Fardaws Aimaq from Texas Tech could be good big man for Canada too down the road. Fiba is way different than NBA, not for soft players.

[@biorgoanylchem]

@@jodiwhite1689 you can cope all you want but i guarantee you nba is as tough as it gets, just bcuz scores are high doesn't mean they are not tough. i know your reasoning but honestly you are already coping very hard, once reality idk how next lvl is going to be for you. when you say shyyyt like, "not for soft players" it shows the sad state of reality you're in. ofcourse its also a giga boomer take, so nothing i say will make you think constructively, so yeah unrealistic biased boomer-ang lee!

[@jacobwatson1406]

He’s a great player 💯

[@RedRanchu]

Honestly with his physique alone id value him more than Wembanyama, he just looks like he'd be injured less tbh