The back-to-back Naismith Award winner is off the board! Purdue star center Zach Edey is officially a member of the Memphis Grizzlies. The Grizzlies picked the center with the 9th overall pick in the 1st Round. Edey is coming off a season with the Boil𒀰ermakers where he led them to the Nat♈ional Championship game and averaged .
The 7’4, 300 lb big man is a great fit with the Grizzlies on paper. Memphis struggled last year thanks to a slew of injuries, but they have a very nice young core that could use a true center. Jaren Jackson Jr is a very nice frontcourt player, but he’s at his best when he’s not limited to the paint. Edey gives Memphis a physical force down low with great touch around the rim. He’ll have to improve his quickness defensively, but you can’t teach his size and his offensive skill in the post.
