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College Basketball News / Purdue Boilermakers on SI / February 14
Former Boiler Zach Edey Gives Advice to 2025 John Wooden Award Candidates
Zach Edey knows a thing or two about being a finalist for a major college basketball award. So, with the John Wooden Award releasing its list of top-20 candidates for the prestigious honor, the former Purdue superstar and two-time National Player of the Year has some of advice for players.
College Basketball News / Indiana Hoosiers on SI / January 29
Meet The Opponent: Zach Edey-Less Purdue Has Changed, But Not Radically
Let’s get this obvious point out of the way first: Purdue’s dunks are way down this season. If there was going to be one impeachable truth about the Boilermakers in the post-Zach Edey era?
College Basketball News / NCAA Basketball on ClutchPoints / December 6
Purdue basketball’s Matt Painter uses brutal war analogy after getting smoked by Penn State
Purdue basketball head coach Matt Painter was unhappy with his team’s effort in the 81-70 loss to Penn State. The Boilermakers played their first Big Ten game in the post-Zach Edey era, coming into it ranked No.
The 'Naismith Men's Player of the Year Award winner' quiz
The Naismith College Player of the Year is an annual basketball award given by the Atlanta Tipoff Club to the top men's and women's collegiate basketball players. It is named in honor of the inventor of basketball (in 1891), Dr. James Naismith.Can you name every men's college basketball player who has won the Naismith Award?
College Basketball News / NCAA Basketball on ClutchPoints / November 16
Alabama basketball’s Nate Oats makes Zach Edey admission about Purdue after loss
Alabama basketball’s championship aspirations were put to the test on Friday. Following a 87-78 upset loss to Purdue, Crimson Tide head coach Nate Oats tipped his hat to the resilient Boilermaker squad, and how they’ve done just fine this season without last year’s star big man Zach Edey.
College Basketball News / Last Word On Sports / November 11
Jacobsen Injury Has Purdue Boilermakers in a Tough Spot
The Purdue Boilermakers had a lot to replace this year with the graduation of Zach Edey. A week into the season, they had found the ultimate answer in Daniel Jacobsen.
College Basketball News / Purdue Boilermakers on SI / November 8
Point Spread: Boilers Big Favorites Again Friday Night vs. Northern Kentucky
WEST LAFAYETTE, Ind. — We're still in wait-and-see mode with Purdue's basketball team this year as they move on from two-time national player of the year Zach Edey.
College Basketball News / Field Level Media / November 7
No. 14 Purdue, Northern Kentucky look to build on openers
It might be too early to compare 7-foot-4 freshman Daniel Jacobsen to Zach Edey, the national Player of the Year in the past two seasons. But Jacobsen did a passable imitation of Edey in No.
College Basketball News / Field Level Media / November 4
No. 14 Purdue begins life after Zach Edey with win over Texas A&M-Corpus Christi
Fletcher Loyer scored 21 points Monday night and Braden Smith dished out 15 assists as No. 14 Purdue fended off Texas A&M-Corpus Christi in the second half for a season-opening 90-73 win in West Lafayette, Ind.
College Basketball News / Field Level Media / October 29
No Edey task: No. 14 Purdue preps for opener without POY centerpiece
In an era where the most important words in college basketball are transfer portal and the most critical acronym is NIL, No. 14 Purdue is going about things the old-fashioned way.
Purdue Boilermakers News / Purdue Boilermakers on SI / October 25
'Moving On' Helping Purdue Center Will Berg Stay in the Moment
For the past two seasons, Will Berg might've had the worst job in college basketball. Every day for two years, The 7-foot-2 center from Sweden was tasked with defending two-time National Player of the Year and NBA lottery pick Zach Edey.
Purdue Boilermakers News / Purdue Boilermakers on SI / October 24
As Purdue Enters New Era, Matt Painter Issues Reminder Boilers Won Before Zach Edey
Matt Painter has never been dismissive of the impact Zach Edey had on Purdue's program. The two-time National Player of the Year was a big reason why the Boilermakers won back-to-back Big Ten regular season titles and reached the National Championship game.
Purdue Boilermakers News / Purdue Boilermakers on SI / October 24
College Basketball Analyst Says Purdue Will 'Take Major Step Back' This Season
Purdue has been picked to win the Big Ten in 2024-25. It returns three starters, three contributors from the bench and brought in a top-20 recruiting class.
Purdue Boilermakers News / Purdue Boilermakers on SI / October 1
Purdue's Braden Smith Tabbed Big Ten Basketball Preseason Player of the Year
Zach Edey may be gone but the Big Ten Preseason Player of the Year still resides in West Lafayette. Junior guard Braden Smith was the preseason pick to win the conference's prestigious individual honor.
Purdue Boilermakers News / Larry Brown Sports / June 26
Two-time National Player of the Year gets selected with No. 9 overall pick
Will his skills translate in the NBA or will he become lost in the faster-paced game? The Grizzlies obviously think he will be a helpful addition.
Purdue Boilermakers News / Larry Brown Sports / June 24
Report: NBA team with top-10 pick 'extremely high' on Zach Edey
There has been talk that his game won’t translate well to the NBA, but he has been working to improve in areas that will make him a better pro prospect.
College Basketball News / NIL on SI / June 20
Zach Edey Signs with KFC Ahead of 2024 NBA Draft
Zach Edey, Purdue's standout player and the consensus National Player of the Year, is set to enter the 2024 NBA Draft next week. Concluding a stellar college career, Edey led the Boilermakers to their first national championship game appearance since 1969.
Purdue Boilermakers News / Purdue Boilermakers on SI / June 15
Zach Edey Reportedly Turns Down NBA Draft Invite to Spend Evening at Purdue
Purdue is a special place for Zach Edey. And on NBA Draft night, he wants to spend at least one more evening on campus, celebrating his journey to the next level with those closest to him.
NBA News / Hoops Rumors / June 14
Several more players invited to Green Room for 2024 NBA Draft
Eight additional players have emerged as green room invitees for this month’s forthcoming 2024 draft. Sources have informed Jonathan Givony of ESPN (via
College Basketball News / Larry Brown Sports / June 7
Report: Zach Edey to work out for Lakers ahead of NBA Draft
Zach Edey is set to work out for the Los Angeles Lakers ahead of the NBA Draft, according to a report.
Purdue Boilermakers News / Yardbarker / June 4
Zach Edey lands with rising Western Conference contender in recent mock draft
After playing for a national title in April, two-time men's college basketball player of the year Zach Edey might quickly contend for an NBA title, according to where he lands in a recent mock draft.
Purdue Boilermakers News / Larry Brown Sports / May 7
Watch: Zach Edey bombs his ceremonial first pitch before Cubs game
Let’s just say that Edey probably wishes the video never came out with how badly he missed the catcher.
NBA Draft Report: Purdue C Zach Edey is one of this year's most polarizing prospects
Edey is one of the most polarizing prospects in recent memory, making it hard to peg where he’ll go in the 2024 NBA Draft. The 7-foot-4, 300-pound big man left Purdue as the leading scorer and rebounder in program history.
NBA Draft analyst shares positive outlook on Zach Edey's pro potential
Two-time college basketball Player of the Year Zach Edey officially declared for the NBA Draft on Tuesday, and the intriguing pro prospect already has one fan.
College Basketball (W) News / Hardwood Heroics / April 15, 2024
Caitlin Clark’s Viral Photo With Zach Edey Has Fans Going Bonkers About Big Man’s Height
At this point in time, Iowa Hawkeyes star Caitlin Clark and Purdue Boilermakers big man Zach Edey are two of college basketball’s biggest names. But after a photo of the two standing next to each other surface, people are astonished with how tall the latter is over the former.
Purdue Boilermakers News / Boiler Wire / April 10, 2024
Purdue Basketball: Zach Edey leaves as one of the greats
As he exited Monday night’s national championship game against UConn., the look on the face of Purdue basketball center Zach Edey told the story. There was disappointment.
NBA News / Yardbarker / April 11, 2024
Potential landing spots for Zach Edey in NBA Draft
No one knows what to make of Zach Edey's NBA potential. Players aren't named National Player of the Year twice by accident, and Edey's size alone should make him an attractive center prospect.
College Basketball News / Yardbarker / April 9, 2024
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