Several former Boilermakers congratulated Zach Edey's NBA Draft selection through social media on Wednesday night.
Wednesday was a special night for Zach Edey and the Purdue basketball family. During the first round of the 2024 NBA Draft, the 7-foot-4 center was selected by the Memphis Grizzlies with the No. 9 overall pick. After the announcement, several former Boilermakers congratulated the new NBA rookie.
Boilermaker great and NBA champion Brian Cardinal shared a photo from the NBA Draft once Edey's name was called."To see where Z was to see who he is now as a player is insane," Stefanovic wrote. "Glad I got to share the court with him a few years. The best to ever do it! Top 10 for the big fella!" Wednesday night was certainly special for Edey. But the love and support shown from former Boilermakers shows the kind of culture great coaches like Gene Keady and Matt Painter have built in West Lafayette.: Memphis Grizzlies star Ja Morant had an incredibly funny reaction to the team selecting Purdue's Zach Edey during the NBA Draft.
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