This is the most dominant man in college basketball

[@hoopvision68]

We (sort of) made it on TV twitter.com/hoopvision68/status/1476346692505149440

[@aarongottfried5595]

who wont make the nba

[@isaacelite]

Being really really tall and having basketball skills is really rare, but when they both come together it's really unstoppable.

[@PurXion_777]

kd

[@adidab14]

man when you're that tall you don't even need basketball skills. You just need to be able to be somewhat coordinated and have at least some sort of wind. The biggest thing with these guys is endurance. Most can only stay on the floor for a tiny bit and then need a breather. I remember kenny george at UNC-Asheville and that dude could literally only play for like a minute or two at a time.

[@keepitrealhomes]

@@adidab14 nah, look at boban. dude is incredibly skilled and is absolutely MASSIVE. coordination ain’t the only thing.

[@adidab14]

@@keepitrealhomes i'd say "incredibly skilled" is a GIANT overstatement. Look i absolutely love boban and he is for sure very skilled for his height. but you take away his height and he is an absolutely horrible player who can't stay on the floor for very long. A 6'8" Boban is not in the NBA. not even close. Just watch the man move around compared to the players around him on the court. Also the NBA is a lot different than NCAA. 7'4" in college is absolutely enormous. 7'4" in the NBA is just a little bigger than your average big man.

[@raymondhmuifoo11]

It's rare today.

[@kev1565]

It’s so weird as a Purdue fan to see all these videos about the team but im lovin it

[@owenhoover4637]

agreed fellow boilermaker 🤣

[@denniswang2467]

same here bud

[@jwhine]

All those videos about Purdue but 0 banners

[@owenhoover4637]

@@jwhine black and gold ratio 🚂 🤣

[@markg.7865]

Purdue always underperforms in the tournament.

[@wind5053]

I played hockey with this kid 😂 we were 8 and he was twice the size of everyone else. I knew it was only a matter of time before he picked up the ball

[@alexdart]

i remeber him trying out for my leaside A team in like 2010's sometime. wild

[@JG_23_]

Fr!? Where?

[@markg.7865]

@@JG_23_ He's from Toronto.

[@markg.7865]

Yeah he's too big for hockey, but too slow for basketball.

[@arym1108]

Hockey is prolly what helped him become so balanced and in control of his body for his size. NOT clumsy

[@RyanGoSanti]

It speaks to the talent of Purdue's other players that they can still generate offense without a dominant player like Edey. It's what separates them from other teams with an elite big man like Michigan

[@argentosportsanalysis6011]

Ivey 😍

[@jamesh7469]

Oof. Flaming my wolverines

[@RyanGoSanti]

@@jamesh7469 They're just a very young team. Don't worry, they'll figure it out.

[@Artilectual]

@@msuspartans5139 maybe he's tired from all the scoring and rebounding. He's going to shine in the NBA.

[@RyanGoSanti]

@@TimTheMusicMan I respectfully disagree, basketball is actually demanding more and more skill every day. If this statement was true, that height is the only thing that matters in basketball, guys like Allen Iverson, Chris Paul, and Isaiah Thomas would never have succeeded in the NBA like they did. As the sport has progressed, players have become more creative when it comes to scoring and moving the ball.

[@arym1108]

Need an updated version of this

[@albertchang1612]

This break down was on another lvl. Might have to watch a Purdue game just based off the knowledge I have of their offense! 🙏🏻

[@tyler6548]

the offense is on another level this year. this dude didn't even mention that jaden ivey's a potential top 10 pick and sasha stephanovic being one of the best shooters in the big ten. hell, we put up 104 last game! do recommend checking us out.

[@brycedrury1516]

Was watching the Purdue game last night and they used a graphic showing the difference in dribbles from this video. Glad to see your work being noticed if they got it from this vid🙌🏼

[@ericbuettner1011]

I see a lot of people in the comments keep saying Yao for a comparison, but I'm not really seeing it. His game reminds me of Boban more than anyone else. He plays within his skillset, has pretty soft hands, good footwork, and generates all his offense around the rim. Him and Boban are also really close in size and height.

[@respectedlocalgentleman7108]

He is PROFOUNDLY slow and clunky. Boban had a decade of professional ball under his belt before coming to the NBA and he still (for the most part) only plays due to his overseas connections. Boban and Yao are more appropriate comparisons, as Yao would, quite probably, struggle with the speed of today's game. Gray skies ahead for the young boy.

[@dustinbarlow1623]

His footwork in the paint is very much like Yao. One dripple take it to the hoop.

[@TrizzyTrey-]

Nah bro closer to Yao for sure

[@briankiser3227]

@@respectedlocalgentleman7108 I hate to say it but "no lie detected" It absolutely looks to me like he is a bad fit for today's NBA. I think he can a role of about 4-8 minutes a game.

[@C_R_O_M________]

@@respectedlocalgentleman7108 from this footage I don't see a "profoundly slow and clunky" player. I see a well co-ordinated player with adequate mobility (to say the least) and good moves. The instance he managed to regain the ball (when it was thrown to him up high at the height of the foul-line) and pirouetted around himself and dunked the ball, only using one dribble and a drop step, shows a player with a lot more skill and mobility than Boban TODAY).

[@joshbolton6191]

This also shows how great a coach Matt painter is. One of the greatest Indiana basketball coaches ever. Edit: the system of offense that he runs doesn’t require a dominant scorer and that is why I think we have been so successful over the years

[@jtsmalls14]

He’s great until he needs to win a big game

[@deon3133]

He suck in big games

[@middlefinger1565]

I do believe Caleb Swanigan is a bust in the NBA. I NEVER hear a thing about him anymore. He still playing?

[@joshbolton6191]

@@middlefinger1565 no not anymore

[@joshbolton6191]

@@middlefinger1565 he used to play for the blazers

[@internationalo9750]

Wow great break down. I’ve been a casual basketball fan for a while but I haven’t understood plays and how the game works this well ever. Watched the full video. Good job man

[@heychiyu1]

At first I thought this was just another overlooked big man in an era of 3 and D stretch 4's and 5's. But I love how Matt Painter is using the spacing created by the help being glued to the post to open up dribble drives and skip pass 3s. You can basically run dribble drive motion offense, flex cuts, and of course screens to get a small on big switch. Finally a dominant big man to create some spacing instead of using the 3 pt line with outside shooting to create the same spacing. Great video and breakdown. I am a huge fan of Vance Walberg, so when you mention points per possession, and spacing, you are speaking my language!

[@db7941]

I feel like this is the first im seeing a super tall big man actually using his strength to score

[@pureabsolute4618]

Yeah - its been a while since shaq, or even elton brand. Its all outside plays now. But if you've got a big man, we got old school basketball moves to go to!

[@jrmarcus]

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[@pureabsolute4618]

@@jrmarcus Very nice - Coburn:? Now that you mention him, I'm remembering Zion, and Sir Greek Freak. I don't watch enough!

[@tkamel18]

Great video but what we trade for this dominance on offense is big time weakness on defense in Painter's man D system. Would be great to see a video like this disecting our flaws on D due to having such big and slow bigs.

[@LB-gp2gr]

funny one year later and zach edey is clearly right now the best big man in college if not the best player in college

[@Ma1q444]

Lol

[@falconhoward4032]

Aged like a fine wine

[@akeemevans6277]

I loved every second of this video. Great content as usual. It's shocking how many coaches can't figure out how to get big guys involved.

[@frozengrapeenjoyer]

I remember him at IMG, had no idea he would be this good tho

[@miknoid5243]

I went to the same elementary school as this guy, I remember him being 6'4 playing goalie for our soccer team in Grade 6

[@joeymiddleton5821]

po po

[@SamuraiKidMusic]

awesome work. super detailed!

[@deanremsberg5717]

As a big Purdue fan I was very proud to see this on my fyp

[@samuelparis9892]

And… he’s even better this year.

[@Slapsamillion]

The analysis of the Purdue offense is on point.

[@brianp3570]

This offense, and in turn your video, is art. Thanks, I subbed!

[@polorockstar31]

You need to be on somebody’s coaching staff. You are really good at analyzing and breaking stuff down to a understandable level

[@Dreamhouse126]

He was an assistant at New Mexico State for a couple years. Not sure if/where he's working as a coach now though

[@gusgotter5280]

And still is!

[@gabrielperez82204]

Another amazing vid! Always appreciate when you upload

[@dawgpost90]

People forget how insane Yao Ming was. He was an all-time great. Without the injuries, who knows what he does.

[@jlui21]

- Injuries rob some of the greats (and would be greats): Bill Walton, Greg Oden, Brandon Roy, Grant Hill, Tmac, and Yao. Shaq actually had to go super saiyan to compete against Yao. Yao even blocked Shaq x3 in their first matchup -- Good stuff.

[@bargun3943]

Yao Ming was my inspiration to learn the hook shot, that thing is unguardable

[@AAAA-nv5cf]

No he wasn’t, Yao Ming’s career avg is 19, 9 and 1

[@bargun3943]

@@AAAA-nv5cf You realise injuries affect career average

[@willthomas5953]

Id take Yao over this dude any day of the week

[@4yushb528]

Keep posting my guy!

[@crabdipp889]

1:09 lmao bro just ran away cause he knew he wasn’t gonna win the tip 😂

[@katierooh20]

this video is aging like fine wine :)

[@Ma1q444]

Milk

[@S7ayMelo]

Went to highschool with this guy kinda incredible to see how far he’s come

[@jere342]

Wilt chamberlain, 7’4” , 100 point game, slept with over 10,000 women, 550 lb bench press, a Greek god among men. Most dominant big man ever

[@tric5122]

sucks that there is such limited tape left on him.

[@kevinmacdonald9269]

7'1* and he claimed 20,000 women not 10,100 (his claim averaged out to around 1.2 women/day from 15-55)

[@falloutboy3870]

LULZ played against 6,8" centers. Against olajwon, shaq, ewing would averaged 10ppg

[@averagejonathansmithenjoyer]

@@falloutboy3870 doubt it, but alright

[@bruh-ft7dz]

@@falloutboy3870 average height of an NBA center in 1960: 6'10.1" average height of an NBA center this season: 6'10.3"

[@alexlottes3430]

This aged very well

[@ijafklasdf]

Edey has only been playing basketball for a few years. He still has room to improve further.

[@marknesium]

You analyse plays so well! Awesome work!!!

[@robertspruill2883]

This video was amazing, please keep making more!

[@jrmarcus]

Kofi Cockburn - 21.8 PTS 12.1 REB, Zack Edey - 14.9 PTS, 7.3 REB Sorry...not sure you make a case for Edey to be the most dominant man in college basketball. Edey's a great player and most teams don't have an answer for him, but he's not the most dominant.

[@tric5122]

7 pts and 5 rebounds in 12 more min's. I think a case can be made that in 12 min's he's scoring 8 points and getting 5 rebounds. A case can in fact be made for both.

[@jrmarcus]

@@tric5122 You could try to make that case, but no one has before. I don't think people look at per 40 or anything when calling someone the most dominant player in a sport. When you do that, you may end up finding a player that plays 5 minutes a game is the most dominant. Keep in mind how tired a 300 lb, 7 ft'er gets in those additional minutes. You can't say that Edey produces at the same level he's doing in less minutes. : )

[@tric5122]

@@jrmarcus Just bc nothing was done before doesn't mean it's irrelevant now. When talking about dominance it's about what one does while on the floor when Edy is on the floor its hard to argue anyone is more dominant. Same w/Cockburn; but b/c Cockburn doesn't play w/a guy like Williams he gets more minutes. If Edy was on another team where he was playing 30 min's and Kofi was at Purdue, the roles are reversed and so are the stats. Its the guys point by using per 40 as his example.

[@kennethclark1433]

@@tric5122 You cannot automatically assume that if Edey played more minutes he would maintain his production, his rates would likely drop

[@tric5122]

@@kennethclark1433 I didn't. I said it's not hard to think he could match in that large of a difference in time matching would have been far higher.

[@A3Hoops]

I remember hearing of a 7’ freshman from Lawrence park CI when I was in grade 10. We never played them but here he is now lmao

[@W4lker4]

I love this channel so much

[@brodythomas6622]

It’s crazy how this man used to play hockey

[@darthvegan435]

and he was a baseball pitcher! imagine standing in the batters box with him bearing down on you!

[@tric5122]

@@darthvegan435 tell ya what, you aren't charging if he hits you

[@speedwagon6-e1b]

Purdue is hella stacked

[@mrwaller2009]

I like how the guy at 1:09 just go straight to defense.

[@porozil4068]

My man looks like a pro esports player

[@Benny-sr8xp]

Love these videos, really sheds light on the X’s and O’s of the game

[@raymondhmuifoo11]

There's hope for the future of big men

[@noneyabidness9644]

Can't shoot, can't handle and can't jump but he's 7'4, so DOMINANT!

[@martydavenport6078]

Loved this video when it first came out, but it's aged so well

[@chucknola484]

Purdue fans should already be booking their tickets to New Orleans. This team is a Final Four lock unless some injuries happen.

[@Xylemzegoat]

They were dominant until saint peters

[@mikehunt368]

i’ve seen him around west lafayette a couple times… dudes massive

[@jurbsyboy5774]

Can't wait to c him in the nba

[@tyler6548]

certainly not a shot at you, but it's funny hearing that if he started playing 35 mins a game his per 40 stats would decrease. 2 NPOYs later, it just shows how much work edey has put in to his game and conditioning level to keep up his elite play

[@kingjro2]

Awesome video! I love these really tall basketball dudes.

[@RiderX424]

Great stuff. Keep up the good work!

[@Ty_Guy2K]

I don’t think he’ll get much of an opportunity with the NBA bc of his mobility and defense ability but that Jamarion Sharp dude could potentially be the next good NBA giant….good mobility and defense

[@zeeee985]

Just earned a new subscriber great work 👏

[@KillerForce]

2:17 I thought I recognized him from somewhere, that's John Anderson, the Wipeout guy. I knew he worked for ESPN, but did not expect to find him here.

[@mr.m6117]

I remember how dominant Yao was by just watching this kid. HIS built is like Yao plus the strength and good hands.

[@BradTabor24]

Plus we teams fronting him in the post on the baseline drive action makes it easier for him to collect offensive boards. Purdue looks like a nightmare to defend with those two big men

[@docdee770]

Could you imagine a team where everyone's 7"4 and Beyond? Fast breaking would be the only way to beat them.

[@spenn2007]

Awesome video!!! and it's great to see the "return" of the big man in basketball.

[@sleepingdragon76]

Awesome breakdown video. Great job

[@adityavarshney6690]

The difference between Edey and Williams is that over time you'd expect Williams to become a three level scorer, independently finding gaps in the defense like Randle or Davis. Edey probably doesn't have that potential, but can become a significant factor if paired with a highly aggressive guard like LaMelo or Harden. Edey's height would be enough to entice extra unnecessary help on post entries, opening up slashes and threes. Moreover, the IQ and awareness seem to be there. He goes to the ball well, has decent hands, and typically has the fortitude to fight for position. But the big question is whether he can open up that shot chart and get more hook shots and turnarounds to go in. After all, playing against NBA talent is very different than dominating in college. Imagine him being guarded by the likes of Giannis, AD, KP, Ayton, or Draymond. The height wouldn't be enough to ensure efficient offense. And being a one trick pony (dunks and layups) puts a ton of pressure on your guards to get you the ball properly. Tldr he's a traditional big that could be a good piece for a team looking to make the leap. However, he's probably not going to dominate the league unless he opens his game up to new kinds of shots.

[@Wooden_iguana14]

Also, idk anything about him defensively but I have to imagine he would get cooked in the NBA

[@adityavarshney6690]

@@Wooden_iguana14 yeah good point, he'd probably be required to lose 10-20 lbs to stay on the floor defensively vs mobile bigs like gobert, towns, and embiid. Relying on size won't be enough.

[@C_R_O_M________]

It all comes down to the position he'll be able to grab the ball in the NBA. If it's close to the basket without a dribble needed, he'll be as dominant. Remember that he'll get stronger and more skilled with time. He looks very good in terms of body structure and proportions as well as well as in terms of IQ and touch. I see great things happening for this kid as long as he decides to dedicate himself to the craft.

[@ClementWilliamstheoneandonly]

It seems like he may just settle into a Boban role in the NBA, hopefully he makes more of a home in the league than Tacko Fall has so far

[@CwbyRob]

Yeah they are good. I hope they all stay healthy and go to the nba

[@brycebutcher3149]

ran into zach once at chipotle on campus. he’s massive.

[@martianmatters]

Great compilation of various stats. And you do not scream like all of your fellow citizens do! Keep these two things going fwd and I'll subscribe!!!! Nice pronunciation of Stefanović name.

[@gethimrock]

How does Purdue always have multiple 7 footers. Blows my mind. Do they just automatically get them lol

[@brendangschwind1324]

Painter always recruits those guys, I think they have another 7 foot 3 inch recruit for next year from Sweden or something. Edit: 7-1, my bad

[@tric5122]

At some point the success of those big's in the system starts to recruit for itself. They know they'll be a key to the team and it becomes obvious they know how to develop them to their peek. They want to be part of this.

[@tric5122]

Yep and he chose Purdue over other teams that were heavily recruiting him. I think the success of the previous big men at Purdue is helping draw them in now.

[@kimkarlsson7580]

@@brendangschwind1324 whats the swedish dudes name?

[@brendangschwind1324]

@@kimkarlsson7580 William Berg

[@jrishan7981]

first of all this guy is crazy tall but being that tall and not being incredibly skinny is super rare. He's so well built for his size, he looks crazy.

[@arashkordi7771]

really good video and explanation!

[@wesleysilver6984]

Kofi is the guy this video should be about.."most dominant per 40 min" sooo...through 2 games..watch any Illinois game and you'll see Kofi drawing double and triple teams in every single game

[@RyanGoSanti]

I would take Kofi over Edey solely off of athleticism, and you're right, Kofi is at least doubled every game. But basketball is a team sport, and Edey's supporting players are showing that they can still score at a top 5 level without giving the ball to him. Illinois, on the other hand, aren't the same team without Kofi being on the court. Same goes for UofM. If Dickinson isn't on the court, Michigan doesn't do as well. The only reason Teams don't double team Edey is because if they do, the rest of the Boilermakers are going to punish them.

[@scotteckart1401]

Love seeing a videos bit the Boilers to appreciate the X's and O's...I will think of this next time they have my blood pressure way too high almost losing to inferior teams! This is the craft behind the madness

[@owenshullaw6381]

As a purdue fan, loved this one

[@scottysatpanalysis]

Terrible against St. Peter’s. He had a foot on everyone lmao I’m an indiana fan and I’m so happy

[@99jdogxtreme]

Anyone here after the St. Peter’s upset

[@JG_23_]

I got Purdue playing Gonzaga in a close close game to get to the championship in the final four but barely losing.

[@KevinjHiggs]

Gonzaga always chokes my boy. Never put any stock into them

[@JSmooove]

why was the kid guarding him at 0:53 screaming after he got scored on?? lol

[@jaymoney7772]

Came here to see what my Texas Longhorns had in front of them tomorrow. Needless to say, I wish I hadn't. Great content.

[@DanTheLogicMan]

7'4 but only gets 7.5 rebounds a game? Dominant? 6'9 Oscar Tshiebwe says hello @ 6'9 and over 15 rebounds per game.

[@GoodBaleadaMusic]

A wall of basketball hoops that pop in and out depending on the height of the player. Forcing each player to make the shot according to their height.

[@didi33333]

Great piece. I m going to bookmark this story.

[@mikesul16]

That big SOB Illinois has is maybe even better. Lots of good big guys in the BT.

[@stylth5266]

Let’s go Zach!

[@frankmagnotto]

I got to watch Kenny George play, when UNCA played at Chapel Hill (the game you have footage of) and I told everyone I knew about the guy who didn’t have to jump to dunk lol

[@mattt5869]

1:09 I love how the other team didn't even jump for the ball.

[@aidancahill9236]

I feel like Williams has a much higher ceiling NBA wise the way he moves and passes is rare honestly

[@griffinwalker823]

@TMCS he is not even close to as good as boban

[@coasteringkid]

We need a sequel

[@albertiwong]

He still needs to add a 10-15 foot jumper to compliment his inside game. His payday won't be in the nba. It would be in china, where he will get mega endorsements. He should take good care of his feet. Big men his size usually developes foot problems at the end.

[@codybischoff1010]

Ya never know. He’s got pretty decent mobility and great hands. I think he’ll be a mid first rounder just off potential so hopefully he goes to the right team. God knows the Celtics could use a young guy like that 😂

[@albertiwong]

@@codybischoff1010 He has to be able to close out and protect the hoop against those shake-shimme guards without fouling. He moves his feet well. I wonder how well he does against Jaden Ivey during practice. I would say Chet Holmgren has a better chance to stick in the NBA.

[@Kenny-bj2zq]

He might play in NBA but will never be a starter he is to slow and with the NBA new game killing bigs he better off Over Seas. In the NBA bigs now have to shoot the 3 and also be able to defend outside so they need good foot speed

[@tric5122]

@@Kenny-bj2zq Sadly this, NBA rule changes killed the classic 7 ft centers role. really it's a game of 2 guards and 3 forwards or 3 guards and 2 forwards...and that sucks.

[@respectedlocalgentleman7108]

@@Kenny-bj2zq LOL. I'm thinking the current MVP would beg to differ.

[@SuperNoah160]

Great video!

[@abouttime5000]

This young man is talented at all sports. He played hockey for the longest while which would have given him balance, speed and vision.

[@C_R_O_M________]

That's a very crucial piece of information. I'm more than convinced that this kid is very special.

[@TalentedTenth]

I saw this kid in person like 3 years ago....crazy tall.

[@stevelau7694]

Seeing the obvious resemblance and unusually quick footwork for being a giant, he looks like he is Yao Mings son but has a long way to get to that lvl against the NBA lvl

[@montevans7110]

They should play together sometime, but hey the coach knows better than me.

[@resell_enjoy6]

The only time I have ever seen this guy play before this vid. was on some replay game on tv. I just thought that he was doing really well because the team they were going up against was some nobody team. Turns out that the guy was actually that good.

[@askesaugstrup7194]

and this is why offensive 3 seconds is made

[@gullintanni]

Can't believe that a lot of mock drafts don't include Edey. If he falls out of the draft I hope Boston signs him to be Timelord's sidekick.

[@mikeherrera2688]

I've seen tall Filipino guy name like Kai sotto he's tall 7'2 but he's still growing, adding a few centimetres this year to reach 7'3” - or an incredible 221cm incredible and I be see

[@terryhenry1036]

Idk. He looks really slow and a defensive liability. But damn he's huge! That's a skill in itself.

[@didi33333]

I wish these bigmen health. They will make the NBA exciting

[@Andrew-hp1yj]

Lets go Purdue!!!