Zach Edey Biography Flash a weekly Biography.The latest chapter in the Zach Edey story continues to deliver headlines that capture both hardcore basketball fans and casual observers. Just announced by Purdue Athletics, Edey was named to the NBA All-Rookie First Team, a significant feat for a player who dominated college basketball with the Purdue Boilermakers. Edey was selected ninth overall by the Memphis Grizzlies and made an immediate impact: he ranked ninth among rookies in scoring at 9.2 points per game, first in rebounds with 8.3 boards, third in blocks at 1.3 per contest, and led all first-year players in win shares. His extremely efficient 58 percent shooting from the field and reliable 71 percent free-throw mark further set him apart. Notably, Edey was one of only two rookies in NBA history to average at least 9 points and 8 rebounds per game while surpassing those shooting percentages, joining elite company with his double-double prowess and several games of 15-plus rebounds, including a monster showing with 21 rebounds and six assists versus the Pistons, as detailed by Purdue Athletics.According to Rotowire via Fox Sports, Edey’s saga hasn’t been without obstacles. After undergoing ankle surgery in June, he’s been sidelined for the start of his second NBA season. Memphis assigned him to their G League affiliate, the Memphis Hustle, for practice reps just yesterday, and there’s cautious optimism about his game return in early November. The Grizzlies, who recently exercised their rookie scale contract option on Edey through the 2026-27 season according to NBA.com, are eagerly anticipating his presence, as his eventual return will have lineup implications, likely shifting Jock Landale to a bench role. There is no sign that this injury will have lasting effects on his trajectory, but any return from surgery at this level brings a whisper of speculation until we see him on the court.In the college realm, Edey’s legacy endures. He left Purdue as their all-time leading scorer and rebounder, propelling them to the NCAA final in 2024 and reshaping expectations for future teams. The NCAA and Sports Illustrated both spotlight his two-time national player of the year run; Purdue’s current roster, led by Braden Smith, lives firmly in Edey’s postal code, with Smith even being tabbed as the preseason favorite for national player of the year—keeping the Boilermakers at the center of the college basketball conversation.On social media, there’s a steady drumbeat of Edey-related buzz among both Grizzlies fans and Boilermaker faithful, congratulating him on rookie honors and hotly debating his quick-path recovery. Speculation is swirling about how the Grizzlies will integrate him upon return, but verified comments from team officials all project confidence in his evolving role.Thank you for tuning in to this edition of Zach Edey - Biography Flash. Don’t forget to subscribe to never miss an update on Zach Edey, and search the term "Biography Flash" for more great biographies.And that is it for today. Make sure you hit the subscribe button and never miss an update on Zach Edey. Thanks for listening. This has been a Quiet Please production."Get the best deals https://amzn.to/4mMClBvThis content was created in partnership and with the help of Artificial Intelligence AI

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