Numerous people had their eyes glued to their TVs to watch rising basketball talents. Unfathomable shots, gravity-defying moves, and clutch performances continue to make March Madness more exciting than ever before. While Caitlin Clark put the spotlight on the women’s NCAA tournament, Zach Edey kept the men’s tournament entertaining. The 7 ft player is the biggest and strongest center and indeed has great skills. But despite his NCAA success, NBA veterans have expressed their doubts about the player. Here is what they think about the Purdue star.

While speaking of Edey, Jeff Teague and his co-hosts seemed to be skeptical about his game in the NBA. While many praised Edey, Teague raised doubts on whether Edey would be able to maintain his position in the league because of his lack of agility. While his big size could help him dominate, speed is an essential element.

“That’s why I was cracking up. All the Purdue fans was just like, Zach Edey’s gonna be just fine in the NBA. I’m like, maybe. But you do know that that n*gga is not gonna be able to keep up in the tip of a basketball game. Nah, he’s not about to get that many plays in the club. He gotta get in shape, though. I mean, I don’t know much more shape,” the veterans discussed. Furthermore, the trio also dissected the rumors of Zach getting drafted by the Indiana Pacers.

Many have raised questions about his defense skills as well as the lack of passing. The Purdue star will be a fitting player for the Pacers where his game will support Isaiah Jackson and Myles Turner. 

Zach Edey won the John R. Wooden Award for the third time

Edey won the John R. Wooden Award once again for the third time and became the first-ever repeat winner in more than 4 decades. The 22-year-old is the second Purdue player to win the Wooden Award. About his achievement, Edey said, “It’s an honor to receive this, join that elite club of people. This has been a heck of a season, for not just me but my team. I’m so proud of everything we’ve accomplished up to this point. Obviously, we still have more games left to play.”

In the title game, he notched up 37 points and 10 rebounds. Edey has averaged 24.4 points, 11.7 rebounds, 2.1 assists, 0.2 steals, and 2.2 blocks per game this season. The athlete is also the first player to both lead the NCAA in scoring and make it to the Final Four since Oscar Robertson in 1960. With his power game, he led Purdue to the championship game, however, they lost to UConn. What is your take on this? Let us know in the comments section below.

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