Zach Edey dominates with 30 points, 21 rebounds in NCAA tournament

Zach Edey would not be denied in Purdue's first round matchup with Grambling. The star center scored 30 points to go with his 21 rebounds in the Boilermaker's 2024 NCAA tournament victory. Watch his highlights here.
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[@cmankman123]

Dudes a number one pick in the 90s

[@boblikesmtndew]

fr tho and hed be a superstar probably

[@doubletroubledad1323]

Yup, but the league has changed so much over the past 20 years, and is now so perimeter oriented. Still, Edey will unquestionably get drafted, and can have a career in the league.

[@NUFCOfficial]

he will get 10ppg 8rpg for his career in nba

[@akinbobolaz]

​@@NUFCOfficial 1.4 bpg pending on his floor time

[@boblikesmtndew]

@@NUFCOfficial today he would average that but in the 90s hed go crazy

[@martinslatten1983]

He's already a giant at 7'4" and 300 lbs. He can bully most guys in the NBA in the paint with that kind of size. Definitely has potential to be more than a rotation player.

[@RichieCampano]

Tacko Fall was taller than him and he never got minutes... Size only helps so much if you can't move your feet like Chet and Wemby..

[@ligmaemperor7064]

​@@RichieCampanotacko fall was so big he was practically immobile though, pretty bad comp

[@RichieCampano]

@@ligmaemperor7064 huh? Tacko is only 2 inches taller than Edey

[@timboslice8559]

@@RichieCampanobut tacko didn’t have the post moves of edey, or the footwork. And some of this dunks looked like prime Shaq

[@gamble777888]

@@RichieCampano Yes, and size is the only thing remotely similar. Who cares if they are the same size, they aren't the same player. How many points did Tacko average for his career in college? There are going to be justifiable questions about Edey's ability to defend in space which is a crucial skill in the NBA today for big men, but to compare him to Fall because they are of similar build and size is arbitrary. Edey is much better today than Fall ever was, and his ceiling is a lot higher, they are in no way similar prospects, Edey is much more fluid than Fall, and that is an independent quality of size.

[@charlesjohnson536]

ZACH EDEY PUTTING UP OL'🐐👑WILT CHAMBERLAIN LIKE NUMBERS ..

[@UnderbellyNZ]

Man I enjoyed that. Great seeing some old school big man post play. Nice entry passes too. Not just bombing threes one on one.

[@shizzmaster08]

Edey is a beast on the block. Once he develops a consistent jumper, the skies the limit.

[@gamble777888]

Teams will take him out of the paint defensively, defending in the perimeter and in space will be the crucial thing he needs to be able to do to get a big role and have an imapct in the NBA. No one cares about an efficient 15ppg from a center anymore if they are a minus defensively. I have no doubt he'll have a role as a bench player regardless, but that will be the key for him to become a starter or potential star.

[@Richard-dd3mm]

Yes, this is the basketball in my memory. The dude reminds me YAO MING

[@JohnnyRodgers3]

he reminds me of wilt tbh, just without the athletic ability or the jumper or the defense

[@AffectionateCorgi-if4wk]

Are u serious? Yao ming come on ya'll ✋️ it..

[@AffectionateCorgi-if4wk]

Wilt😂😂😂😂😂😂 man he turning over in his grave😂😂😂😂😂😂

[@goscott2]

Yes. He reminds me of Yao Ming also. I can't believe how many people are negative on him. He's better than Donovan Clingan and is most def worth being taken in the upper part of the first round. He will surprise in the NBA.

[@randyh.7782]

Zach Edey 30 Pts, 21 Reb, 2 Ast, 3 Blk (Double-Double) *#ZE* *#Purdue* *#Boilermakers* *#NCAAM* 🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥

[@alotafhindi7485]

Purdue’s guards need to step up. It’s a recipe for disaster to rely on one man to win u the whole thing.

[@michaelmcfadden396]

He looks like he could give teams good minutes for a decent career in the Steven Adams mold setting screens, getting boards and being a lob threat.

[@adriandaniel1214]

What can you even do with Edey he’s a cheat code in college ball

[@NaPDeViL03Gaming]

Yeah... 30 and 21 is ridiculous

[@TYreLL0416]

What will Purdue do once the big guy is gone??

[@NaPDeViL03Gaming]

@TYreLL0416 they have a 7'2 freshman and a 7'3 recruit coming in next year. Also a top 10 recruiting class for next season.

[@johntookyobish6757]

No he’s not a cheat code this is his 5th year and he hasn’t been to the natty

[@johntookyobish6757]

Prolly a cheat code in the first round but teams can limit him

[@ravedjisthegoat]

Dang, I feel like this guy could have been one of the greatest centers of all time in the nba if he played in a different era.

[@4evahodlingdoge226]

Why different era? chet holmgren is going to defen this dude?

[@kingmoreorless2810]

​@4evahodlingdoge226 No but he is a liability in the pick and roll also his perimeter defense won't hold up in the nba.

[@cameronking03]

@@4evahodlingdoge226 is edey going to defend holmgren? or any center in the nba

[@trevorburton3290]

You could say that about any center in the league.​@@kingmoreorless2810

[@Big.steppa.reese0]

Lol no, he still doesn’t have the finesse with the strength to be “one of the greatest ever.” Y’all see any big dude who’s one dimensional and say the same thing

[@TYreLL0416]

Grambling State tried hard and everything to stop Zach but he is just a force

[@coolboy5067]

Unstoppable

[@eikaiwaboxtv]

Love him. Expect him to make a huge impact on the latest NBA coming from oldies.

[@aaroncaballero7532]

come to Toronto plz

[@Name-so9ns]

holy sh*t i love having ED

[@FS-zt6tm]

you should get that checked if you're still young

[@Htiy]

Poor guy

[@MrBaltch]

I love Edey, he's a fellow countryman, however his difficulty moving quickly just makes me realize more that Wemby is just that incredible, considering how fluidly he moves.

[@SyztmzClips]

Agreee, Edey is just a plumlee in the NBA I fear, I hope I’m wrong

[@NUFCOfficial]

​@@SyztmzClipsnothing wrong with being a plumlee, not every player drafted has to be a superstar

[@timboslice8559]

Plumlee had some very decent seasons lol dumb comment. Let’s hope he’s not like Luka Garza in the NBA and can barely get off the bench

[@talkingravensalldayeveryday89]

Sam presti I don’t ask for much but get him we will never Lose the rebound battle plus this will help chet out alot

[@grantmonday2398]

Absolute Monster! Footwork and Agility at 1:30 is incredible!

[@Peppy869]

I was just sayin that

[@jeffreymedrano811]

He is too slow

[@expressfreshcarpet]

If the San Antonio Spurs Get Zach Edy its 5 Rings in a row in 2-3 years. The new Twin Towers.

[@muhammadarielfaizi6378]

bro if i see wemby running the point and zach edey set a screen for him

[@burningknuckle26]

Zach edey a beast fr

[@JeronArtest]

I wonder if it’s possible to build a team and system around his playstyle in the NBA, both defensively and offensively. A great coach could figure it out and change up the entire feel of the league. Playoffs would be a treat to watch with all the different styles of big man play developing in the NBA so far in the 20s

[@chiknosis]

If a team like the Heat can get him I think it’s possible

[@ShawnTanner-im1oi]

The Spurs, that way Wemby can be at the 3 or 4, defense would be insane on that team

[@devinsmart1547]

He can be very effective if the right team gets him next year.

[@4evahodlingdoge226]

Yup, has to be a team looking to find him on the offensive end instead of turning him into a role player who never gets the ball.

[@ryanoliverrivera4315]

Spurs is lottery bound right now. I guess pop would like a shot at another twin towers team.

[@4evahodlingdoge226]

@@ryanoliverrivera4315Tbh twin towers only worked because of how mobile David Robinson was.

[@jdc6354]

dude are u dumb wasting top 5 picks on a guy that at best is backup@@ryanoliverrivera4315

[@vin8754]

I think the Thunder would do great with him, the main thing they lack is height

[@aimkmpt6209]

Welcome warrior

[@astromigui]

This guy can dominate possessions in the NBA, specially during regular season where most players don't want to mess too much against such a dominating body with skills. But in the play-offs, it's going to be difficult to play him for a moment, every weakness is exploited and even as a drop big guy you have to catch up on fast breaks and cover lot of ground in set offenses. I wish him well in the pros tough, I always loved profiles like this, maybe he would get more chances to express his talents in the Euroleague rather than the NBA.

[@gigglesport]

Can you imagine Zach Edy with Wemby or Curry ??! Wow is all I can say

[@paulpeace6455]

First pick for sure 🏀💪

[@blank_3958]

Easy to do when your defenders 6'6

[@penkima4923]

It's easy to just ramble away with your comments, if you don't look anything up. But then you don't have a clue what your talking about either. You're the casual who says Wilt played versus 6'6 guys as well.

[@blank_3958]

@@penkima4923 I don’t know how tall those guys were. But I’ll tell you this. They did have other jobs ie plumbers, didn’t train everyday and we’re definitely not 7’1

[@AffectionateCorgi-if4wk]

​@@penkima4923well wilt did I mean he was the only 7 footer in the league when he played😂😂😂

[@peterstark4562]

Basketball fans today want a 7'4, 300 lb man move and shoot like a guard 🤦. Zach's strength is his size and post play si he should use them to his advantage. His success in the nba will depend on how his team utilize his strength.

[@bryanlomo9897]

if rudy gobert is playing that much in this era this guy should too.

[@georgegomez3475]

If I’m Miami I’m definitely taking a chance on this kid. Tbe big man game has killed us in the past

[@maharlikanmoro3355]

No need i am heat fan he is not fit with bam to slow slow foot work no defense

[@trieunguyen5897]

Stronger version of Yao Ming, if he can shoot outside it’s over

[@raymondthomas1574]

Man please

[@4evahodlingdoge226]

Why yall want him to shoot so bad? At 7'4 300lbs i just want him to dominate the paint.

[@raymondthomas1574]

@@4evahodlingdoge226 because in this league he will be a liability on defense too slow you can't overpower everybody just saying

[@wilson8252]

Yao was putting up 25/10 before the injuries. I'm pulling for Edey, but lets not get ahead of ourselves..

[@stevelau7694]

Seems like Edey might want to slim down more because he looks and plays exactly like Yao did so he's probably also prone to the same overuse injuries from having an unnaturally large frame. He will also need to defend centers out to the perimeter and being lighter should increase mobility. Yao never had to leave the paint.

[@contain4ft]

A good candidate for Milwaukee

[@lakers1436]

Would love to see him turn left every once in a while

[@jacktaylor3638]

As a Usu fan this video made me terrified

[@anthonyfreund129]

Edey will be very difficult to slow down if Johnson guards him 1-1 as he outweighs him by a good 70 pounds. I expect Utah St to play a box around him and dare Purdue's guards to shoot. We'll see. Now if Johnson can shot the 3 like he did against TCU it poses a serious matchup problem for Purdue. Painter doesn't want Edey coming out to defend as it would open up lanes for Utah St to drive so he'd have to put a smaller player (Kaufman Renn) on Johnson. Purdue doesn't have many individual defenders and we rely on help/traps on dynamic guards.

[@rickywilliams84]

Future Hawk

[@rommelcastrien5965]

🥰🥰🥰🥰 Wembayama 2.0

[@basketballhighlights4790]

Think he'll develope in to a Ivic Zubac Type big man in the NBA

[@daimos6686]

Miami Heat 15th Pick🔥

[@maharlikanmoro3355]

No need i am heat fan he is not fit with bam to slow slow foot work no defense

[@LA.Black.]

We need him in Miami

[@maharlikanmoro3355]

No need i am heat fan he is not fit with bam to slow slow foot work no defense

[@LA.Black.]

@@maharlikanmoro3355 Bam is not a 5. It's a reason we can't beat Denver

[@RunHotsauce]

Bro what if the Spurs get him😭💀💀

[@Dillybip]

It’s a joke. He’s 8’ tall 300lbs. How can he not. Dominate a game like this

[@penkima4923]

Stop using AI and write your own comments.

[@AffectionateCorgi-if4wk]

Because it's the nba not college he can't shoot are gaurd the 5s in the nba stop it.. watch the players and not ESPN are watch the 5s in the nba AL horford will give him 40 off pulling him out driving by him😂😂😂

[@tyli5058]

Zack Yao? Must be a No1 pick in 2003.

[@Dulibar]

Shaq would hate him since day 1

[@JP-cc6yn]

🇨🇦

[@arneilmarquez]

Not sure if Edey can play in todays NBA though. He moves and looks like Mao Ying. Not sure if he would be able to do well in todays NBA.

[@gabepizza]

can he shot? Remember Yao could hit the 3

[@BasedGodDave]

7’4 zubac

[@keepthatsameenergypodcast]

Just image him and Chet holgrem together 🔥😎🟠🔵🏀⚡️

[@ShawnTanner-im1oi]

Spurs need to pair this guy with Wemby ASAP

[@SP-ve1im]

Good to see the real basketball game in awhile.

[@RichieCampano]

Now if he could move laterally like Wemby, Porzingis, and Chet....he would be a lottery pick.

[@penkima4923]

Zach will be picked up by some team, who thinks the 350 pound Zach cannot be stopped by Wemby's and Chet's lateral movement at 200 pounds.

[@SUSSYBAKA-mp9nk]

Stop it Zach will never be moving like wemby or these other small lengthy centers But he can stop them from the inside most likely and that's what he needs to get good at playing inside defense anyone coming near post he should be able to send that sh without fouling that's what big dudes like him should be able to do.

[@AffectionateCorgi-if4wk]

​@@penkima4923say bro u preaching frfr.

[@AffectionateCorgi-if4wk]

​bro they gone put up 50 on him😂😂😂😂

[@kimochapman2009]

I’m just imagining him filling the hole in okc’s roster and man…edey at the 5 and chet at the 4!!! Ain’t no way we draft him though sadly 🤦‍♂️

[@The2KExpress]

That is what they missing

[@BEATNGU24]

lets be honest, the body coordination of this guy is way better than taco fall

[@SirJayno]

He's legit but he put so much weight on his lower body, it's scary in a 82 game season.

[@eddiegainz1673]

Too easy!! No more big men in Basketball so dude should totally dominate all the way to the Final!!

[@desperationmove7976]

So he’s essentially Yao Ming without the close range jumper

[@jackstar254]

I feel so bad for 12. He could do nothing about Edey lol

[@benolow6529]

This is like mike tyson fighting an infant

[@meynmartinez]

Looks like Kai Sotto's moves 😅

[@j.mcgrath3695]

Recent mocks have Edey going to the Celtics 😂

[@user-wq6dm9hq6y]

Chicago Bulls going to draft him.. just u wait😊 #bullsfan

[@91brooklynborn]

The real Wemby

[@mythlee1997]

YAO

[@SimplengNonoy]

Tim Duncan would dominate this dude if they were same era in college

[@cic-jakevanddalgeemyers.2739]

Welcome to Lakers....

[@molinschado1987]

He played like yao ming,

[@sjmcrossover4113]

Welcome to Chicago bulls

[@therenegade1680]

future Celtic ☘️

[@fkp1692]

Zach Ming

[@irvingzeistman9828]

Next zydrunas ilgauskas

[@safaridadang9802]

He is gonna be wembanyama's kriptonite

[@AffectionateCorgi-if4wk]

😂😂😂😂 NAH

[@GutsBerserk-ii7nu]

unless they teamed up,the bad aliens,the twin towers

[@jonahmcdowell3920]

Can’t have quicksand feet in the NBA. His ceiling is Ivica Zubac. Maybe Brook lopez if he can develop a jumper.

[@petervernall6506]

Fr when are people going to stop overhyping big men that show very little skill outside of their physicals

[@penkima4923]

Zach is much bigger than Zubac and Lopez, so they aren't a very good comparison.

[@jonahmcdowell3920]

@@penkima4923 them having similar game aesthetics was the point

[@vietnam1978]

Pistons need to get him

[@playboiitay5742]

That’s dum they got bout 4 bigs

[@vietnam1978]

@@playboiitay5742 Duren and…?

[@cheezit5001]

@@vietnam1978Isaiah Stewart, James wiseman idk who else but Zach would mess up Ausars growth he’s a poor shooter lol

[@vietnam1978]

@@cheezit5001 Stewart is a PF, Thompson is a SF and Wiseman is terrible lol

[@SUSSYBAKA-mp9nk]

sped comment tbh

[@Pikahouseburner]

Sac kings could use him

[@michaelsantiago6988]

Raptors looking at this and licking there lips …

[@damianpresha9833]

These NBA scouts sleep he's 7'4 with very good athletic ability and soft touch I don't get what the issue is.

[@chunchunmaru219]

Maybe his defense on switches, he is slow and no outside shooting.

[@damianpresha9833]

@@chunchunmaru219 Fair enough

[@CalebWilliams2030]

I hope the Bulls can somehow draft Edey. I’d even trade up to select him 😮

[@anthonyfreund129]

Should be a Pacer for life and stay in the state that wanted him!

[@wildanmalik1819]

Yao ming build

[@badjay27]

He can play in today's league...a.team.juat needs to be willing to play halfcourt basketball and feed him the ball...needs a stretch 4 and a good guard that can shoot and get to the rim

[@delroywaters5999]

Sounds like OKC

[@AffectionateCorgi-if4wk]

So 2s gone beat 3s? 😂😂😂 man stop it😂😂😂 talk realistic 😂😂😂

[@alihuchyad7929]

teams in the 90s would cream their pants over players of this type which lead to so many busts in that era 😂😂

[@jfenton92]

Yao Ming 2.0

[@RichieCampano]

Don't disrespect Yao like that, he value Yao.

[@michaelrodillo1584]

Mr.fundamental just like tim duncan

[@AffectionateCorgi-if4wk]

Just spit in Tim Duncan face when u see him. Cause u just called him 🗑 😂😂😂

[@lilscrappy50cent20]

He’s gunna be one of those players ppl look back on and be like this guy should have been an obvious 1-5 pick in the draft like Luka or the joker Blazers should draft him! Ayton and Zack combo would look dope! He’s so much room for potential and growth This guy could be big time with the right coaching staff and with time!

[@user-ej1ik7wp9z]

The Hawks have the number 1 pick so yea come to ATL

[@CikguNTC]

Will Houston Rockets pick him with their No. 7 or 8 draft pick from Nets.?? 🤔

[@NebraskaGonvilleJones]

He was getting mauled every single play.

[@ScarletDream21]

Unless he develops an outstanding offensive game like Jokic I seriously don't see how he makes it in the NBA with his lack of mobility

[@tivone13]

You can’t teach Height. He will make it to NBA for sure. And his game will develop from there.

[@ThrowDaLobHun23]

he is deadly efficient with that hook shot. He’ll eat in the nba if given the chance . He’ll have to defend much better that’s the thing

[@penkima4923]

His inside game sure look efficient. Did you watch the video?

[@AffectionateCorgi-if4wk]

I'm glad u watch the player and not ESPN 😂😂

[@AffectionateCorgi-if4wk]

​@@tivone13dude stop it frfr

[@costasheat]

Yao

[@eduardobeltrame4314]

The wemby stoper right here

[@TheStatisfiedOne]

If this kid was drafted in 90’s he would easily be 1st pick and a top center. Not in todays game, just too slow

[@PutTheFansToSleep145]

He still gonna go undrafted 😂

[@chuwangshingroy]

Shaq

[@chad8624]

edey to the pistons to reunite with jaden ivey

[@SUSSYBAKA-mp9nk]

no

[@_zainaful]

Raptors #6 pick this year babyy

[@hochingchan6522]

Too domainat

[@jaksparrow8572]

Zach Edey > Yao Ming

[@carti6176]

He pulls so much attention away from the perimeter if he developed his playmaking he would be a problem

[@Castleheights20s]

He number one pick this year he goes to San Antonio with Victor as the twin towers 2.0

[@timmytheinventor4746]

Celtic

[@Gorlockthe]

no shots. one dimensional.

[@erickennedy9388]

HORNETS