Purdue Boilermakers sophomore big man Zach Edey has announced his return to the program for his junior season. The 7’4″ big man was a force inside the paint this year in the Big Ten and the NCAA as a whole. He was an AP All-American Honorable Mention after a stellar sophomore season for the Purdue Boilermakers. This is a key return for Head Coach Matt Painter as he looks to seriously compete for an NCAA Championship. Edey will be an early favorite for the All-American first or second team.
I’m officially coming back for year three, love this campus and the people it has led me to so far. Definitely ready to get to work again. See you in Mackey? pic.twitter.com/ro10azK3V2
— zach (@zach_edey) April 22, 2022
In his sophomore season with the Purdue Boilermakers, Zach Edey averaged 14.4 points, 7.7 rebounds, 1.2 assists, and 1.2 blocks per game. His rebounds per game and blocks per game placed him first on the team while his points per game placed him second on the team this season. He paired those numbers with a field goal percentage of 64.8 percent and did not attempt a three-point shot. Next year Edey will continue to be a force in the Big Ten.
Zach Edey is returning to Purdue next season, per his Twitter page.
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— Jon Rothstein (@JonRothstein) April 22, 2022
With Jaden Iveyheading off to the 2022 NBA Draft, it will be up to Zach Edey to step up as the statistical and vocal leader of the Purdue Boilermakers. His 7’4″ height sticks out, but as he develops more skill he will be even more difficult to score against and defend against on the court. Edey will be the top factor for Purdue heading into the 2022-23 college basketball season.
