Last Updated on April 4, 2025 by Mat Diekhake
Here’s a detailed profile of Zach Edey:
- Full Name: Zachary Cheyne Edey
- Nationality: Canadian
- Date of Birth: May 14, 2002
- Hometown: Toronto, Ontario, Canada
- Height: 7 feet 4 inches (2.24 meters)
- Weight: 290 pounds (131.5 kilograms)
- Wingspan: 7 feet 11 inches (241cm)
- Shoe Size: Size 21 (US)
- Shoe Brand: Nike GT Hustle 2
- Jersey Number: 14 (Memphis Grizzlies)
- Position: Center
- High School: IMG Academy, Bradenton, Florida, USA
- College: Purdue University (2020–2023)
- NBA Draft: Selected 30th overall by the Memphis Grizzlies in the 2023 NBA Draft
- Teams Played For: Memphis Grizzlies (2023–present)
- Championship Rings: None as of now
- Children: None
- Siblings: Younger brother named Doug Edey
Zach Edey had a strong start to his NBA rookie campaign, almost immediately putting up double-doubles and scoring his first 20-point game by Boxing Day. The Grizzlies struggled to fill the center position in recent years (when Jaren Jackson Jr. was playing power forward). Now that they have Edey, they are one of the best up-and-coming teams. They remind me of what happened to the Cavs once they had Evan Mobley and Jarrett Allen filling the 4 and 5. The only question is can Ja Morant stay out of trouble and can Jackson Jr. stay healthy? 2/1/2025
Notes:
- During college, while playing for Purdue, Zach Edey wore the Nike GT Hustle 2 (often black and white).
- In the lead-up to the 2024 NBA draft, Zach Edey’s name was mentioned a lot in the media as a late riser. It is unclear whether this was a smokescreen attempt by general managers. It is rumored that the Rockets may have started this rumor because they wanted Reed Sheppard to fall to them, and by suggesting Zach Edey may go third, it took the attention away from Sheppard.