Zach Edey, Purdue's star and the reigning National Player of the Year, has made headlines with his decision to declare for the NBA draft after the current season. Before his basketball career, Edey played hockey and baseball. His remarkable journey from switching sports to committing to Purdue's basketball team (@BoilerBall) has been a topic of discussion. Reports from multiple sources, including @JonRothstein, have confirmed Edey's decision not to return to Purdue next season, marking a significant move for a player who has the potential to become the first back-to-back National Player of the Year since Ralph Sampson in 1982.
Zach Edey will declare for the NBA Draft after Purdue's season, per @JonRothstein. He is the reigning National Player of the Year and can become the first back-to-back winner since Ralph Sampson (1982). https://t.co/T6tpcgE8xb
Zach Edey will reportedly not return to Purdue next season and declare for the NBA draft https://t.co/Y8f86Tcuuw
Purdue’s Zach Edey to Turn Pro After Season, per Report https://t.co/LRn3o5Qgct
Purdue star Zach Edey to declare for NBA draft after season. 👏 https://t.co/xbTjGvCd5o https://t.co/CykLSp7VW8
Zach Edey will not return to Purdue next season. https://t.co/m4WJ2UoUM2
Zach Edey played hockey and baseball growing up before switching to basketball and committing to @BoilerBall. https://t.co/IxuECcsamc