Zach Edey's Success and Achievements in Timeline

A closer look at the biggest achievements of Zach Edey. Awards, milestones, and records that define success.

Zach Edey is a Canadian professional basketball player currently with the Memphis Grizzlies of the NBA. A dominant center, Edey played college basketball for Purdue, where he achieved significant accolades. He led the Boilermakers to the NCAA championship game in his final year. Edey was a two-time Big Ten Player of the Year and consensus National Player of the Year in both 2023 and 2024. His success in college led to him being drafted by the Grizzlies in the first round of the 2024 NBA draft.

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Full Timeline Career & Achievements Success & Recognition

1982: Ralph Sampson Wins First Award

In 1982, Ralph Sampson first won the Naismith College Player of the Year award.

1983: Ralph Sampson Wins Second Award

In 1983, Ralph Sampson won the Naismith College Player of the Year award for the second time, winning back to back.

2009: Evan Turner's Record

In 2009-10, Evan Turner achieved the second most all-time Big Ten Player of the Week awards in men's basketball in the Big Ten.

2016: Caleb Swanigan's Record

In 2016-17, Caleb Swanigan set a record for the most Big Ten Player of the Week awards in a single season, which Zach Edey tied in 2022-23.

2021: FIBA Under-19 World Cup

In 2021, Zach Edey represented Canada at the FIBA Under-19 Basketball World Cup, leading his team to the bronze medal and being named to the all-tournament team.

December 17, 2022: Reaching Career Milestones at Purdue

On December 17, 2022, Zach Edey reached 1,000 career points and 100 career blocks at Purdue University.

2022: Big Ten Player of the Year and Sporting News National Player of the Year

At the close of the 2022-23 season, Zach Edey was named the Big Ten Player of the Year and Sporting News National Player of the Year, also earning consensus first-team All-American honors. After the end of the 2022-23 school year, Edey was named the Big Ten Athlete of the Year across all men's sports, sharing honors with women's recipient Caitlin Clark.

2022: Big Ten Player of the Week Awards

During the 2022–23 season, Zach Edey received Big Ten Player of the Week six times, tying a school record.

2023: Big Ten Player of the Year and National Player of the Year

At the close of the 2023 season, Zach Edey was named the Big Ten Player of the Year and consensus National Player of the Year for Purdue Boilermakers.

2023: FIBA Basketball World Cup

In 2023, Zach Edey played in the FIBA Basketball World Cup and won the bronze medal over the United States in the third-place game. This was Canada's first-ever World Cup medal.

January 5, 2024: Reaching 1000 Career Rebounds

On January 5, 2024, Zach Edey became the second player in Purdue history to reach 1000 career rebounds.

January 28, 2024: Surpassing 2,000 Career Points

On January 28, 2024, Zach Edey surpassed 2,000 career points, becoming the sixth player in Big Ten Conference history to have 2,000 points and 1,000 rebounds.

February 18, 2024: Purdue Career Record for Rebounds

On February 18, 2024, Zach Edey holds the Purdue career record for rebounds with 1,321, passing Joe Barry Carroll in a game against Ohio State.

March 16, 2024: Career Record for Points

On March 16, 2024, Zach Edey holds the career record for points with 2,516, passing Rick Mount.

April 7, 2024: Naismith College Player of the Year

On April 7, 2024, Zach Edey was named Naismith College Player of the Year for the second year in a row.

2024: Summer Olympics Berth

In 2023, Zach Edey's team qualified to the quarter-finals, securing a berth at the 2024 Summer Olympics.

2024: NBA Draft and Repeating Awards

In 2024, Zach Edey repeated as Big Ten Player of the Year and consensus National Player of the Year. He was also selected by the Memphis Grizzlies in the first round of the 2024 NBA draft.