Zach Edey's illustrious college career at Purdue came to an end this past spring, and the two-time National Player of the Year was selected ninth in the 2024 NBA draft by the Memphis Grizzlies. The 7' 4'' Edey enters his rookie season with much anticipation as the basketball world waits to see if he can carry over his collegiate dominance to the professional level.
When he isn't on the court, Edey enjoys playing video games to blow off steam. He spoke to Sports Illustrated about the next installment in the Call of Duty franchise, Black Ops 6, due to launch globally on October 25. The rookie big man touched on his history with video games and the value they bring for an athlete. Additionally, Edey spoke about his upcoming year in Memphis and how he's adjusting to NBA life, his dominant outing against the Indiana Pacers on Monday night, and his favorite memory from Purdue.
