How GOOD Is Zach Edey Actually?
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- Опубликовано: 29 мар 2024
- Zach Edey has been THE FACE of college basketball for the last 2 seasons…
His sheer SIZE and PHYSICALITY have allowed him to DOMINATE at the college level…
He SHOULD be on his way to the NBA next season… but something feels a little OFF about Zach Edey’s NBA projection…
He’s NOT near the top of ANY 2024 NBA mock drafts, and scouts even say 2024 is a WEAKER draft class.
Theoretically, his high level of dominance in college SHOULD have scouts excited to draft Edey.
But… It’s NOT that simple …
While he is the most dominant force in college basketball right now, many scouts are questioning whether Edey’s game will translate well to the modern NBA…
We’ll get into ALL of it, but let’s first understand who Zach Edey IS as a basketball player and how he got to this point… 
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What team should draft Zach Edey? Let us know down below
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What many non-basketball people don’t understand about Zach edey is we really don’t know how big of a defensive factor he can be because Purdue will not let him get in foul trouble and challenge the rim. Put him on an NBA team and tell him zach we need 20 minutes. Don’t worry about foul trouble block every shot you can And it may be a whole different kettle of fish
Well his biggest drawback as a prospect is easily his defense because while maybe he is reserving himself on that end it is undeniable that he is a defensive liability. Zach struggles deeply in p&r against D1 guards. He is slow footed, slow to react, slow off the ground, not mobile in general laterally, even blocking shots his timing isn’t amazing and vertically he doesn’t jump very high. In the NBA where NBA level guards exist Zach will be put in the pick and roll every time down the court and it is either an easy blow by or a middy or a floater. Imagine Brook Lopez a very solid shot blocker and paint defender, but in the pick and roll he is torched. Where Zach can hopefully get that back is on offense. Although number 1 he has to work on setting better screens with that big of a frame you need to set bigger screens, number 2 his footwork needs to improve as he is a post player and that reliance on his left shoulder turn and hook, dominates now in college but bigger stronger more talented NBA bigs will take it away and force him to do something else. I doubt he will be a good 3 point shooter however I have strong faith he could develop a mid range as his ft% is solid and that’s usually a good indicator. So defense he will never be amazing, and on offense he has to work on better screens, footwork, and at the very least a mid range jump shot.
Then how is he supposed to stand up to DJ burns?
@@smoggrog5155 like he did yesterday
That sounds like a gud plan for him
I hope him nothing but success. He’s worked hard for four years, getting better each year.
Personally, if any NBA team ignores his trajectory of improvement, I think they'll regret not grabbing him in the first round. He came in as the 440th ranked prospect and 3 years later was the Natl player of the year in everyone's assessment. He'll generate fan interest and that will bring in money to his team. And he'll develop his game to match what's needed in the NBA. The guy is determined, skillful, and he's got the track record. I think he'll wind up being an All Star at some point in his career. JMO.
Impeccable assessment
I am a diehard Purdue fan, but All Star is maybe a stretch. He could start at some point if he develops like you were saying, but I don't think he is quite All Star ceiling.
Hell be at the very least a very good to great player for years to come barring injury.
I’ll bet my mortgage he will never make an all star game. Idc how hard he works he’s not going to stop being slow footed and not agile. The guy isn’t even an elite defender or shot blocker outside of direct contests. He’ll score 8-10 points a game in the nba off the bench against other teams second units but his game isn’t very translatable hard work or not. Tbh he doesn’t really even have a great offensive post game. 20 years ago he’s a lottery pick though.
@@kirillsergeyev7116 You have a lot of people who agree with you so we'll see. I'd be careful though about actually betting your mortgage.
Imagine telling Shaq or Yao that they have no skills to play in the NBA because they can’t switch in defense nor reliably shoot over 60% in the 3 points range as a Center.
To be fair the league was VERY different when they played
Different league. Far more spacing than the days of big men dominating the paint. Pull up shooting and long range 3's rule the NBA. How long you been living under a rock?
dude are you still living in the 90s?
@@markusgreenidge8330 Keep doubting. He's gonna make waves his rookie year, calling it now
Yao putting up 8 3s a game in todays nba would be a sight to behold
If I were an NBA GM, Edey is a no brainer. Who cares if the rest of the league is going small, if you return to the old school basketball with a legit dominating full bodied center, it gives you alot of options in going inside outside.
Yup guards are so overrated these days guess who won mvp last 3 season?? Joker center 😂
Joker is very different from Edey though. Edey doesn’t have the vision, handling, or shooting Joker does
You are a decade behind if you think like that, the league is going tall not small. But it's going tall mobile and 3. He should be a no brainer though.
He is getting drafted but not a lottery pick, late first round. His style of play is outdated in the modern positionless game. Also I have yet to see him shoot a midrange jumper or even a three point shot. NBA teams just don't really need players like him unfortunately.
LOL comparing Joker to Edey. Literally no comparison except that they're both tall...smh.
modern nba for him will take work,, but the 1980's to 2000 NBA he's the number 1 draft pick
Yup 20 years ago he is a sue in top pick i think he can get their this year eit some work
he need to hire former nba centers to show him the post up moves. Right now, he just shoots over people. In the NBA he won't be able to shoot over too many players.
@@stephenc2481that’s what jokic does. Half of jokic’s points are scored off of 0 dribbles. So shooting over people is totally viable
@@willrobbins2550...Jokic is under-rated. He can pass, dribble, evade defenders, keep defenders off-guard, and can shoot floaters and 3s. Edey is not a comparison at this point. But he is a better defender.
@@stephenc2481 you missed the point entirely
Eddy is different he played hockey before basketball . He has better footwork than all the other giants . It stands out he’s always in the right spot . This is a telling video .
I want him underrated so Toronto can scoop him up
DUDEEE IVE BEEN PRAYINGGG
He can't shoot 😂
Similar to Marc Gasol. Who won a title with the Raptors. Eddy is not a one and done 3 point showboat.
@@prosperitylife5344 bro what hes a center, suffocate the paint, BE ready for rebounds, setup screens and be ready for PNR… yall so obsessed w shooting
This kid is a main reason why I started watching college basketball again. I miss this style of play in the NBA. He's improved dramatically over 6 years which is crazy. If he doesn't make it to the NBA, I'm never watching it again. Period. Just my opinion, don't come at me.
Well get ready oldhead 😭
So, you recognize that this style of play is basically dead in the NBA, because centers have to be able to defend smaller guys on the perimeter and handle the pick and roll from the drop position.
That means his ceiling is bench player in the rotation getting ten minutes a game in the NBA.
@@tribalypredisposed is that a bad thing? 10 minutes bench player in the NBA for 10 years sounds like a lotta money playing basketball.
@tribalypredisposed yea he might be a little slow but who's going to guard him on the inside. Jokic, Embiid. The smaller centers are going to be BBQ chicken. He reminds me of Yao Ming. Like all big men of that size, they have health problems. God willing he can stay healthy and have a good career. I mean, he's been a problem throughout the tournament. Let's see what he can do in the league. 🤷🏻♂️
@@davidverlaney7764 If he can do that, not bad at all really, just a lot of people here posting think he will be the next Jokic, and he will not. But any of us would likely rather be a bench player in the NBA for ten years than win the lottery...
He’s a first round NBA pick let’s be real here, his amount of growth is crazy each year he gets better
He’s currently projected as an early second round pick. They’re concerned about his slow lateral speed and age
@@willrobbins2550 Not after he wins a chip
@@Shanks6039 unfortunately clingan is going to crush his last chance of being a first rounder
It’s pretty hard to beat a team and the refs
@@Subscribenowplease_ edey still finds a way to do it
I can’t wait for draft night. I know there is a smart coach on a good team that will figure out a way to go against the grain with Edey and put him to work. Edey is still improving and had the killer mentality that you don’t see very often. He never takes a play off even with people draped on him all game. I can’t wait for all these “he’s just big” haters eat it. I truly believe if he was drafted the same year as shaq he would have gone #1.
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He won’t be able to play… sure he’d be good on offense but will be a huge liability defensively… he’d be too slow to guard undersized bigs and would get killed on switches
He would be unstoppable paired with Wemby on the Spurs
@@karllin3975 :)
Put him on an NBA team with athletic forwards and he'll be a good compliment to them.
Exactly, I was thinking Miami heat. He’s what we’re missing. Would make a feisty defense & they’re known to get the most out of you
You could add the Memphis Grizzlies to this conversation, as well. Him with Jaren Jackson, Jr., a healthy Brandon Clarke, and a diamond in the rough in G.G. Jackson could be something to watch.
@@walkerdevin08and also a good replacement for Steven Adams who worked every well with Ja when both were healthy. Excited to see what Edey can do in the league and how he can improve
@@zonneP 💯. That’s one thing that pissed me off about our front office last year. They didn’t take into account the possibility of Adams not being available at the start of the season, and the team got burned for it. Hopefully they get it right this time 🙏🏿.
@@walkerdevin08 yea I’m just hoping for a healthy grizzlies team throughout next season. If they can get some good picks from the draft (Edey or Burns would be cool imo just cus I liked their playstyle in college), they could really be a problem in the west. And yeah, GG Jackson is looking very promising so far. He’s hella young with such high potential to do well in the league.
he reminds me of Zubac who's playing well with Clippers this season. A traditional big man who doesn't spread the floor with outside shooting. Zubac can dominate on the boards on any given night. If Zach plays on a team who know how to use size effectively, he can have a similar if not bigger impact than Zubac.
How good will Zach Edey be in the NBA? Let us know in the comments below👇
I'd love to see you do a straight up comparison between Edey and Poeltl. In my version, it wasn't close. It is a good perspective exercise.
Mid first round pick. Somebody has to guard the Embiid's and Davis's of the league. How much he plays depends on how much the team drafting him is willing to bring him along. His biggest deficit is a face up jumper, if he can add that then he's a starter for most teams. But even as is, I would think something like 10-8 w/ 2 Blks on 25 mins a game.
Agreed honestly isn't that immobile given his size and if he can develop a mid range jump shot he would be versatile enough offensively to have some value defensively if you pair him with a mobile pf who can cover for him out on the perimeter i think he offers value as a rim protector even as is i think woth the right development your getting a bigger taller steven adams obviously not an all star center but a solid starter who can be a key peice to a contender and if he develops a mid range jumper and possibly even a three ball?? Then he becomes a perennial all star center
@@johndavis9321 Rik Smits but quicker feet and better instincts
embiid and davis will take his lunch money. Just face up with him in the mid post and its an easy bucket every time because he's too slow
I definitely agree, perfect analysis
He'll do fine in the league
NBA scouts are clueless.. They said the same thing about Giannis and Jokic.
They forget to do a background check, this dude was only start playing in 2018 and getting better every year.
6 years? That's no brainer a great progression for any athlete on earth.
He needs to add a midrange fade away.
Agreed. Basically study tim Duncan
He'll get there.
@@SamuraiKidMusic ...yes. his post up moves are too simple. he can't get away with it, in the NBA.
If it was that easy and you score at a high percentage, tell me why?
He does not need fade away.
how good was Highschool LeBron James Actually next?
He went straight to nba after high school 😂enough said
@@Gkwop21 yea ik but ppl say hes the greatest highschool prospect in not just basketball but ALL of sports history so im just curious to see a full breakdown on how good he really was
@@Gkwop21exactly came out from high school and had an immediate impact something very few of even the greatest prep to pro players were able to do lol that right their tells you all you need to know
espn even show his high school game on national tv back in the days, that's how good LeBron was.
LeBron was a lock for the number one pick as a High School Junior.
dominated lively and filipowski in the same game - dominated every big man hes ever faced
lost the national championship game but he dominated that other 7’4 guy from uconn. just went straight to work on that man.
He hasn't needed a mid or long range game in college. Why would Purdue trade over 60% shooting at the rim for, at best, 50% mid range 2's? The NBA also knows that doesn't make sense. 3 pointers and the ability to dribble drive occasionally? Yup, but that's also not something they need him to do in college. There are videos of him knocking down three pointers consistently in warm-ups, so the potential is there.
I so enjoy watching him play!! He’s so mighty, cool & humble - Fan from Massachusetts
Edey reminds me of Rik Smits but with defense. There should be room for him in today's NBA.
Nope . Yes, no agility.
lol bro no… this is the first year Eddy is a good defender. He’s really slow footed and not agile. He was a net negative defender for 3 years and still isn’t an elite shot blocker outside of direct contest. He doesn’t block shots out of his area even at his peak now. He’s a switch it up bench big in the nba who can get 8-10 pts against other teams second units best case scenario
he needs someone to show him post up moves. he would be unstoppable if he incorporate post up move from past dominating centers.
😆 rik had a killer mid range shot , dude is strictly around the basket
Edey can't flop like Rik Smits
Zak is good. He's really, really, really good. He excels at basketball because he's really, really, really good. I've never seen anybody gooder than Zack. When it comes to basketball this guy can shoot, and dribble, and swat the other guys' shots back and catch the ball when it bounces off the backboard (I forget exact word for that).
Take my word for it, Zachk is really, really, really good.
He can shoot? Okay, you're outright lying.
Okc will be a good spot for ya. We need a center
Not gonna like a chet edey front court would be a night mare defensively
Okay but keep Jaylin as a tertiary in the Center Rotation. Move Biyombo and Muscala or Sarr.
OKC at the top of the West with not much of the season left. I don't think they need much they don't have right now. If they took him, he would just be a end of the bench guy.
good big men are rare. you can't win too many games without them.
Bro got Chet talking bout "we need a center"
Comparing this man to Boban is insane
Dude needs to get lucky with who drafts him. Thunder would like him since our lack of bigs is our biggest weakness. Him and Chet would be uber interesting.
Hell, lots of teams would love an off the bench big. A ceiling of Steven Adams that can score in the post would be an all-star lol. His risk of joining the career graveyard of oversized, immobile centers is a definite concern though.
a team like the Warriors, even in their lowest form nowadays, is salivating to play against guys like him lmao
100% he’ll get played off the floor
And all those teams are salivating playing against an undersized aging 3 point shooters than can't protect the rim and move now like turtles..
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I think Warrior should draft him. Then they will have the best 3 pointer player and a big center to grab rebound for the second chance.
I love how the way of thinking is that he's not the prototypical big man in today's NBA. Maybe if someone drafts him and incorporates a half court offense around him other teams would have to conform to defending a big powerful big man who bangs inside.
Honestly - with the way the Knicks kinda brought back traditional defense 1st , valuing size , & half court offense again. Edey would probably be the PERFECT day one center for them.
Maybe just to ease him into the NBA you bring him off the bench for 20 to 25 mpg until hes acclimated & comfortable. ...but overall I think on the Knicks he could be their starter of the future , possibly win ROY & definitely if thry had him this year could've extended their playoffs run.
Where he gets drafted & that teams style of play will be VERY important on whether hes seen as a good player from day 1 or not , When i look at the knicks one of the things they were hurting or lacking in was a lowpost presence , rebounding / shot blocker ...Who they could dump it into for 10 to 15 quick & efficient points.
I think if knicks draft Edey start him early ....He could potentially give them 12 to 15 ppg 9 to 11 rpg & 1.5 to 2 bpg ....along with 2 to 2.5 apg by seasons end.
He'd just be unstoppable a lot like Embiid or Jokic in a sense ....That if they get the ball at the elbow or in the post , they're either gonna use their superior size to get an easy bucket - Or if they feel you're not giving them an easy bucket , they simply bait you into a foul & get 2 points at the line lol.
At 7'4 , 300 lbs , mobile & skilled ....If his team that drafts him utilizes him from DAY ONE in the post with 4 to 6 possessions a game minimum to start ....I dont see theres anyway he doesn't produce results. Theres just nobody like him at his age....Maybe Wemby? But wemby is more mobile & athletic , but less polished in the post & less physical.
I think he'll be able to score and be productive on offense with his scoring and passing. I think he'll be a liability on defense. He might be a modestly useful player to have on the bench. He'd be good to put in to get an opposing big in foul trouble.
well no one predict how good he can be and seeing him improving every year can be a big factor why he can be a star in the future, hopefully the team that draft him in know he can be a star
The only actual "game analysis" you had was Edey against Grambling State. Poor video with no analysis at all.
One of my favorite parts of his game is the fact that if he can he ALWAYS tries to dunk it. Way too many huge centers in the league that don't abuse their size.
don't know much about him, but I'd play him next to Wemby with Trey Young, Devin Vassell and Sochan..... those 4 defending (not Young) would make up for Trey's lack of D and would have good inside outside game.
Put him on a team with a good defense and a strong guard and run him down low hard against these small teams. He’ll do great. Hope a team like the twolves draft him .
He also played for The Northern Kings AAU Basketball Team in Toronto 🇨🇦.
I think he can be a good fit, he can rebound, finish at the rim and protect it as well.unfortunately nba scouts are gonna say he has no 3 point shot and can’t defend guards even with though they are more than a foot shorter than him and he’s over 300lbs.
To be honest, it is tough for anybody to guard anybody in today's game given that they can palm the ball and take 4 to 5 steps and if you breath on anybody it is a foul.
He might just end up, bringing the big man back to the NBA
How so? He has no jumper, is too slow. He eats the paint, but can be mitigated because he's not versatile. Not nearly as skilled as Yao Ming or Tim Duncan. Do explain yourself.
@@markusgreenidge8330He has no jumper or outside shots? Have you watched the pre-draft combine? 60% on outside shot and 56% on 3s. In game situation it may not be so high but still respectable, and this is just the beginning of his career.
If this guy isnt a lottery pick GM's are slipping.
Coach Matt Painter was just using simply basketball science here. Since no body's playing a pure Center today, Perdue invest on a tall Zach to simply dominate in the paint.
So, give credit to the coach too.. 👍
I remember watching him last season & was like wow he’s HUGE.. until I saw Wembanyama
theyre the same height but edey weighs 90lbs more ? edey is significantly bigger
@@qza. in terms of first impressions, Wemby is much better to watch! He can do it all!! Anyways can’t wait until til these 2 face each other in the nba would be very fun to watch
Check out Olivier Rioux. Another Canadian kid with the record for world's tallest teenager at 7'8" and I believe 300lbs. Draft eligible in maybe 2025 .
Three-time MVP Nikola Jokić was taken with the 41st pick in the Second Round of the 2014 draft. And center Greg Oden was the first pick in the 2007 NBA draft
One thing i havent heard anyone mention. With wemby in the league, every other team will need to have a 7'2"+ center who is at least competent to help take away that airspace that wemby dominates. The zach edey archetype is about to be more valuable than ever
Exactly even though Wemby is insanely talented, if the opponent has a tall ass center to guard him like Edey it’ll definitely limit what wemby can do and make that Frenchman less dominant
Perfect team!! San antonio with wemby!
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Toronto has the sixth pick in the NBA draft. Picking Edey is a no brainer. He is from Toronto . He is young and healthy. He has a good future with the Raptors.
sorry to burst your bubble but Wemby and the Spurs just stole your pick for Jakob Poeltl. Well you robbed us of Kawhi and gave you guys a championship anyway
The league has put the brakes on going small. The skilled big man is the new focus. They can shoot, guard and pass. Having a 7' plus shoot over a 6'4" perimeter guard is a no-brainer. The new big man stand at the top of the key with full visibility and can make accurate passes to cutting wings all day long.
I think he’s one of those guys that could boom or bust depending on if he gets the right coach
Shaq loves the way he plays
Nice presentation.
If he were to make it to NBA, imo his best option is to learning defense. With better defense he could really open up more path for his future. His offensive game maybe one dimensional but if it were to paired with good, solid defense then he could really do damage in 2nd unit.
thank god, my boy is not another harold yu. this ncaa run, has he jumps to top 10 picks??
In college, there’s maybe three 7-footers that are even remotely mobile. In the NBA, there’s a ton of them. He would get shut down real quick by Giannis or Victor. Lopez and Jokic would shut him down too. ~7ft guys are pretty common at center, so if Steven Crowl can hold him off in the paint, he won’t stand a chance against a real top tier big guy.
And this is without mentioning that he probably won’t be getting dickridden by the refs in the NBA like he has in college.
omg fr finally someone agrees
Found the salty UT fan.
@@bojangles11111 nope. I’m a Badger fan and we beat you with the refs fucking us at every corner in the BTT.
@@The-fs5wn Ah, delusional crybaby that doesn't understand collge basketball rules.
@@The-fs5wnLOL!! nice try, everyone else saw the game too ya' know. Purdue had bigger fish to fry than you guys. National Championship Game maybe? What did you guys do?
If he can guard wemby decent that will get him a spot on a team Zach is big and has good footwork
Edey would be a good fit in Philly future wise. He has less pressure to be the starting Center and can Joels back up or get into the G-League first. 2-3 years with Embiid he has time to learn from him as well and be that guy to fighting with Maxey against Holmgren, Sengun and Wemby....
Might be a bit better than Boban
Yes, my Hawks should draft him they need a big and defensive force inside!
One thing that I think is overlooked about him.
Yao ming came in with a strong base , hips , & legs , but his upper body in proportion to his lowrr half was noticeably smaller & weaker. Narrow shoulders.
Edey is THICK from his legs to his shoulders hes like a mack truck , but uniquely still nimble , mobile & skilled.
I think this is going to make him a special brand of player in the NBA.
With guys 7 ft and up - If they're skilled they tend to be weak & not able to exert a physical presence , think Kristaps .....Or if they're physical - they tend to be immobile , unskilled , unpolished, & extremely lacking any offensive repertoire...They basically grab rebounds , block shots , & dunk.
Edey will be dynamic in the sense hes skilled , mobile , & physical....He wont be a one dimensional player.
I think he will be kinda like a 3 way blend of Zubac , Boban , & Marc gasol.
Although i believe he will be slightly more mobile than all of them which will give him versatility. ( Ehh maybe on par with Gasol?)
I look at Zubac coming into the league , he was stereotyped , undervalued as a traditional big ....But he was actually more polished & ready than anyone believed ....Each season hes not "broke out" per say , but rather incrementally keeps getting a little bit better & more effective at everything and slowly taking on a bigger role from year to year.
I believe if Zubac is capable - just in terms of eye test and accomplishments , Edey should be a lot more capable from day 1. Imo.
I would take him middle of the 1st. Maybe late lottery at the earliest. Helps that this draft is much weaker than past drafts.
He's basically like a Zubac style center. Back to basket post-up guy who'll be great in certain setups & terrible in others
There’s a lot of hype around the top French prospects in this year’s NBA draft, but be cautious. Remember last year’s French bust at the 5th pick? It feels like their home country might be inflating their draft stock.
If you're a GM, don’t fall for the media buzz. Here are five underrated players who deserve your attention:
Matas Buzelis: Versatile forward with high basketball IQ.
Zach Edey: Dominant center with size and strength.
Robert Dillingham: Dynamic guard with playmaking and scoring skills.
Nikola Topić: Talented international guard with all-around game.
Steven Knecht: Sharp-shooting wing who plays solid defense.
Focus on these real talents and make smart picks.
thanks me later
I saw the Knicks are VERY interested.
How is he going left?
I think this guy would be a lot better in the Euroleague than in the NBA. Think of guys like Tavares, without 3 seconds defensive violations this guy would be a wall in the paint, and slower pace plays in his advantage. He should try it out in the NBA as much as he can, but I think he has a good future ahead in Europe when time will come.
Your reasoning is good basketball-wise. However NBA can pay him more salary. It is hard cash. I think he will better play in NBA despite NBA game is too fast pace for him.
Someone should draft him in late 2 round. With his height he might be useful as second big and you will never know what can happen
The Hawks needs him.Dude is a young Joker. We have to know that this dude really the best in the draft.7'4 👍🏽
This year its Klingan and Edey.. and the 2 are likely to face off putting an end to the theoretical comparisons. I think Edey has more upside and think he should return for a 5th year to develope further perhaps develope a reliable mid-range shot to give him more sell into the NBA draft. In his 5th year, Purdue would again be a Finals favorite again.
They can play 5 years in ncaa? Genuine question as im australian and wouldnt know. Thanks
He dominated Clingan in the final, 37 points vs 11, and in the draft combine. So why any GM will draft Clingan before Edey???
He should’ve try the football field 😱
Zach just needs the right team. Zach's free throws percentage translates. Pistons hired a shooting coach. Innovative is the key to develop ad a stretch 5😊
With strech centers left and right, his switching defense will be tested.
Zack Edey reminds me of Kai Sotto:
A little stronger & heavier.
With a lower in-game IQ.
And less mobility.
But similar strengths & weaknesses.
Is going g to be great once he develops a 15 ft jumper. Will need a good coach.
He should go to Europe. Every team will be glad add him to the roster.
Depends on the team and their timeline. I think Edey can come in and be an incredible player, but he has a 3-5 year window to win a ring before age and size become problems. Like Yao Ming, the man’s knees and back were shot by the time he retired. He worked hard to be as good as he was with that body.
If I’m a team without a good 5 or need a backup 5 and an insurance policy against other big men (think Hack a Shaq for those Wemby/Chet/Joker players) then I’m taking Edey asap. Or trading whatever I need to. He has the chance to be something special but he needs real playing time and shot attempts, which is a lot to ask for if you’re not Joker/Wemby type outside players too.
I remember even a few years ago, they said big men were obsolete.....then, Jokic won and Embiid dominated. Even Giannis won without a three point shot and counted as 'big'.
We have to view Eddy is having a Giannis-like impact on offense and potentially being 75-85% of Gobert on defense where he can defend the inside with his size and length but need help on drop coverages.
I guarantee you that if you took away Jokic's three point shot and reduced his assist rate in half, he'll still be a force to reckon with. Don't overthink it
I think he gets drafted Top 10
Not many guys his size in the NBA either. he is still a mismatch and the only issue is can he guard strtch bigs and guard pick n rolls. hell be a beast on someones second team
It is much fit for his height when he was younger
Now he's look like a giant for real
He plays like Yao. He has the same speed. I dont think he will find it difficult to adjust really. He may not get a lot of FGA, but no one can stop him down low, except maybe Wemby.
So, far he looks like his ceiling is Yao Ming. I would also think he could hope to have career like a Big Z, Eaton, Smits. If I had to bet I woud say Big Z. He should just continue to work on hook shots with both hands and his FT shooting and at least a little bank shot like Duncan had and be decent from FT distance and in. I hear people saying he is going to get cooked on D because of switches and things like that. I don't think people understand scheme and NBS can play zone now and a matchup/man sone.
So many people commenting here not on the state of the game as it stands. I am not a huge Curry fan but can say that his style of play was so shell shocking teams simply could find no answer, it created an absolute match up nightmare faciliating the rest of the players around Steph. What you have to realize with Zach is he is a monster offensive weapon that can be totally unstoppable meaning a mathup nightmare which in turn will trump what some will be concerned about with him on the defensive side. There will have to be a player on the court to deal with Edey who will not be a capable offensive player.
If Pat & Spo get their hands on him, he’ll be dominate in year 2 with us #Heat #Miami
Dozens of colleges passed on him and paid the price. Arrogant NBA teams will too.
Edey, Cligan, Jacob, Scottie, Rj Barret, Quictley Nice Lineup
Miami Heat draft Zach Edey
He's going to have some real limitations at the pro level. He's also going to be an above average 20 minute a night player.
Zach Edey Is The Most Dominant Player In College!
Well they aren't calling ticky-tack fouls as often ever since the All-Star Game. Perfect time for Edey to get aclimated to the new nba officiating.
so after all that where is the evidence of him actually having skill and not being good just because of his physical advantages. he is only amazing in college due to college ball favoring old school bigs that are dominant in the paint. the only reason i can see an nba team taking him is with a late second round pick to be a lob threat/rim protecting backup big and that's about it
In Hs Dude can throw 80mph baseballs and on top of that use to play hockey you put that all to basketball he will have a dime touch with a aggressive side
Yep, too slow to guard wings on the perimeter, will be a traffic cone in the drop defending the pick and roll. Picture him trying to defend Aaron Gordon after being forced to switch onto him ..not going to work. Bench player getting ten minutes a game is his ceiling.
@@tribalypredisposedtoo big for Centers to guard him. It’s a give and take. It’s really all about coaching and schemes.
another dominating center, Dwight Howard was still cooking inside at the end of his NBA run. The NBA game had passed him by. Having been a star and made enough money, he was not interested in sitting at the end of the bench.
Watching this after Purdue is in the championship game.
He’s on the radar of every nba teams
Spurs should pick him at 8th pick for backup center to Wemby or play along Wemby as PF or C. Surely spurs will easily make the playoffs with him.
considering his ability to put the ball in 2-3 meters from the basket when he has to, there is no reason he can't develop a reasonable range over the years, and perhaps even a 3-point range (he most definitely has a soft hand and the strength for that). so, in my mind, whoever takes him and is willing to give him the necessary 2-3 years to develop further, will get an elite center.
Good analysis! Edey proves he can shoot from outside in the combine, 56% on 3s. And that is only the beginning of his pro career. Lol.
let's see how he translates to the NBA
Not many teams where he’s a fit, and at 7’3 and 22 yrs old playing against smaller 19 yr olds he should dominate
The big fundamental this kid is something special if you get drafted by the right team look out
FACTS !! He's a tireless worker too
Hopefully someone can develop a team determined to use up the 24 second clock and slow down the game. Edey can be very fruitful in an offense like that. Up and down transition game with stretch bigs, Edey will struggle and will be gassed in no time.
Yup.
He will average double double scoring rebounds in nba today
They should definitely give big fella a shot
He fits the knicks well