OCTOBER 16 • KANSASCITY.COM
ZACH EDEY #14 - CENTER - MEMPHIS GRIZZLIES
11.1 PPG •
6.9 RPG •
0.8 APG
11.1 PPG
6.9 RPG
0.8 APG
Zach Edey Q&A: Call of Duty, His Rookie Season With the Grizzlies, Favorite Purdue Memory, & More The former Purdue star and 2024 first-round pick talked ‘Black Ops 6’ and all things basketball.
Nears double-double Monday Edey finished with 23 points (10-15 FG, 0-1 3Pt, 3-4 FT), nine rebounds, one assist and one steal across 19 minutes in Monday's 120-116 preseason win over the Pacers.
Impact The rookie dominated the Pacers in the paint as he effortlessly scored 23 points, tying Desmond Bane's game high. Edey is set to serve as the Grizzlies' starting center alongside Jaren Jackson in the frontcourt, and Edey has made an impact during the preseason while looking like a potential Rookie of the Year candidate. While preseason competition clearly differs from the regular season, the 22-year-old's play thus far bodes well for his role to begin the 2024-25 campaign.
OCTOBER 15 • ROTOWIRE
Zach Edey Highlights vs Indiana Pacers
OCTOBER 15 • YOUTUBE
Zach Edey SHOWS OUT! 23 PTS, 9 REB vs Pacers 🔥 2024 NBA Preseason
OCTOBER 15 • YOUTUBE
Not part of starting lineup Edey won't start Monday's preseason game against the Pacers, Michael Wallace of the Grizzlies' official site reports.
Impact Edey started the first three exhibitions and was solid. On Saturday, he posted 15 points (5-10 FG), eight rebounds, four assists and three blocks in 22 minutes during a win over the Bulls. It's unclear if Edey is getting a night off or getting a lock as a reserve ahead of the regular season.
OCTOBER 14 • ROTOWIRE
Makes two-way impact Saturday Edey registered 15 points (5-10 FG, 5-7 FT), eight rebounds, four assists and three blocks across 22 minutes in Saturday's 124-121 preseason win over the Bulls.
Impact Edey has shown glimpses of his talent in the preseason, and while a final decision hasn't been made yet, it seems he'll open the 2024-25 campaign as the starting center due to his two-way impact. If Edey starts, he should plenty of fantasy upside as a young player capable of making his presence felt on both ends of the court.
OCTOBER 13 • ROTOWIRE
Survey of NBA GMs doubt Zach Edey becomes an impactful player Asked which rookie is best player in five years, no NBA General Manager selected Memphis Grizzlies’ center.
OCTOBER 12 • THESTATE.COM
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Expected to start Monday Edey is projected to be in the starting lineup for Monday's preseason game against the Mavericks, Michael Wallace of the Grizzlies' official site reports.
Impact The Grizzlies are expected to roll with Edey, Ja Morant, Desmond Bane, Marcus Smart and Santi Aldama as their starting five for Monday's preseason opener. Edey tweaked his ankle during the Summer League, but he has been a full participant during training camp.
OCTOBER 7 • ROTOWIRE
Zach Edey: Navigating doubts and embracing opportunity After the Memphis Grizzlies drafted Zach Edey ninth overall, concerns about his fit in the fast-paced NBA arose.
OCTOBER 7 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM
Zach Edey on the essential skills to learn from Nikola Jokic and Ivica Zubac Zach Edey, the Memphis Grizzlies’ rookie, has emerged as a fan favorite for Rookie of the Year due to his mature mindset and impressive pres...
OCTOBER 4 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM
Zach Edey adapts his game to the NBA The Memphis Grizzlies’ 7-foot-4 rookie is locked in, shedding weight, and improving his agility.
OCTOBER 3 • THENEWSTRIBUNE.COM
Participating in camp Edey (ankle) has been a full participant in training camp this week, Matt Infield of Actions News 5 reports.
Impact Edey tweaked his right ankle during the Summer League which shut him down early, but by all accounts, it was a minor issue. There's been no talk of any limitations at camp, and the expectations around Memphis are very high for the rookie. Edey was spotted hitting some three-pointers with ease and looks ready to compete for the starting center role.
OCTOBER 2 • ROTOWIRE
Zach Edey Unveils Significant Change Ahead of Rookie NBA Season Edey is entering his rookie campaign with the Memphis Grizzlies.
SEPTEMBER 30 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM
Purdue assistant coach shares Zach Edey insights Brandon Brantley, the Boilermakers’ assistant, is confident his former star center will succeed as an NBA rookie.
SEPTEMBER 24 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM
Four-time NBA All-Star gives his take on Zach Edey's NBA future Grizzlies are putting a lot of faith in him.
SEPTEMBER 16 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM
Zach Edey's mother reveals his childhood nickname: Little Buddha Memphis Grizzlies rookie center has had a lifelong growth spurt and a diverse athletic journey.
SEPTEMBER 11 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM
Zach Edey: The Grizzlies' Game-Changer for 2024-25 Rookie center Zach Edey has the potential to make an immediate impact on the Memphis Grizzlies by bolstering their defense and providing cru...
SEPTEMBER 9 • CHARLOTTEOBSERVER.COM
Writer has a bold prediction about Zach Edey's rookie season Zach Edey will have a huge impact on the Memphis Grizzlies.
SEPTEMBER 6 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM
Edey is listed as one of the most intriguing players in 2024-25 by ESPN experts All eyes are set on Zach Edey’s forthcoming 2024-25 season with the Memphis Grizzlies.
AUGUST 31 • SACBEE.COM
Edey is listed as one of the most intriguing players in 2024-25 by ESPN experts All eyes are set on Zach Edey’s forthcoming 2024-25 season with the Memphis Grizzlies.
AUGUST 31 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM
Out for rest of Summer League Edey (ankle) has been shut down for the remainder of Summer League, Drew Hill of The Daily Memphian reports.
Impact Edey tweaked his right ankle during Thursday's win over the Pelicans. While the issue is expected to be minor, it's unsurprising to see Memphis proceed with caution. Edey, the No. 9 overall pick in the 2024 NBA Draft, is expected to compete for a rotational role in Memphis' frontcourt as a rookie.
JULY 21 • ROTOWIRE
Rookie of the Year Favorite Zach Edey Suffers Ankle Injury Scare at Summer League The Memphis Grizzlies big man has impressed in the early days of his career.
JULY 19 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM
Grizzlies center Zach Edey exits Grizzlies-Pelicans with right ankle injury | NBA.com Zach Edey exited the Grizzlies-Pelicans Summer League game on Thursday after suffering an apparent right ankle injury.
JULY 19 • NBA.COM
