Continuing Great Form After Player of the Year Award, Zach Edey Completes 1 Achievement He Desperately Chased
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Zach Edey of Purdue filled the void left in his CBB career before the end of his last run. He is known for his comprehensive overview of all outcomes. Being a strong contender for NPOY, Zach Edey has decorated his resume with multiple accolades.
Throughout his four years with the Boilermakers, Edey has achieved remarkable success, winning the Big Ten Player of the Year award, the AP Player of the Year award, and the All-American title. His impressive resume has made him a standout in men’s collegiate basketball.
Zach Edey achieved his long-chasing milestone
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Surprise took the crowd at Mackey Arena when Purdue’s big boy made a big shot against rival Indiana, causing a craze on Saturday night. Edey confidently pulled up for a three-pointer with just over six minutes remaining in a game where Purdue, ranked second, had a comfortable lead over Indiana.
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Later in the second half of the game, Edey made his first-ever three-pointer in his college career. It’s the only milestone left for him. Despite not frequently attempting shots from beyond the arc, Edey took a shot from the top of the key when the Boilermakers were leading by over 20 points. The crowd erupted in cheers as Edey’s shot found its mark.
“I’m the best shooter in the country. It was big. We owed them after last year. I and the seniors all felt that this was our last time to come out with that fire, and that’s what we did,” Zach Edey spoke about his three-pointer. Previously, Edey had a career record of 0-1 when shooting 3-pointers. As of Saturday, he had amassed the greatest career points of any Division I player still playing without a 3-point field goal—2,065 to be exact.
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Purdue Vs Indiana
As the Boilermakers won their seventh consecutive game, the 7-foot-4 Edey once again commanded the defensive end with plenty of support. Mason Gillis finished with nine points, while Braden Smith finished with 19 points and nine rebounds.
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Purdue defeated Indiana two times in a single season by 20 points or more, which had not happened since 1993–94. For Indiana CJ Gunn scored 13, which is his career high. Trey Galloway finished with 10 points and 7 assists, while Kel’El Ware had 11 points and 8 rebounds.
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Bilal Handoo