Purdue center Zach Edey is making NCAA tournament history with his remarkable performance. Through the first 10 NCAA tournament games, Edey has amassed 315 points and rebounds, ranking him second only to Larry Johnson of UNLV (322 P+R) and ahead of Armen Gilliam (308) and Drew Timme and Sean Elliott tied with (304). Edey has achieved six straight NCAA tournament games with at least 20 points and 10 rebounds, a feat not seen since Elvin Hayes in 1967 and 1968. He is also on the brink of becoming the first player since Artis Gilmore in 1970 to average at least 25 points and 15 rebounds per game in the tournament, needing just 10 points and 15 rebounds in the championship game to accomplish this. Edey's performance includes games with 30, 23, 27, 40, and 20 points, alongside significant rebound counts of 21, 14, 14, 16, and 12 rebounds, contributing to Purdue's first National Championship game appearance in over 50 years. His achievements have placed him in elite company, being one of only three players in NCAA tournament history to score at least 140 points and secure 70 rebounds. Edey's consistent excellence has sparked comparisons with legends and set him on the path to potentially break records for points and rebounds held by Glen Rice (184) and Tom Gola (102), respectively. He would have to go for 44 points and 25 rebounds. Edey has also been recognized for his efficiency, with 20+ points & 10+ rebounds on 60% shooting in 7 straight games, a streak not matched in the last 25 years and comparable to Charles Barkley's streak from Jan 19-31, 1990. Additionally, Edey achieved his fifth straight double-double in the tournament, surpassing expectations with under 26.5 points, under 13.5 rebounds, and over 1.5 assists. He has the most consecutive 20/10 games in NCAA Tournament history (6), surpassing David Robinson (5). Edey has also been noted as the first back-to-back winner since Ralph Sampson in the early '80s. Betting odds have speculated on whether Edey will score 30+ in the national championship game, with his points total set at 24.5.
Zach Edey's points total is set at 24.5. 👀 What's the play? 🤔 https://t.co/uh8N3MuytN
Will Zach Edey score 30+ in the national championship game? 🤩 https://t.co/iFX7ilOulk
Two NCAA tournament records to watch with Zach Edey tonight, who has 140 points and 77 rebounds Points: Glen Rice, Michigan: 184 Rebounds: Tom Gola, La Salle: 102 Edey would have to go for 44 and 25.
Ralph Sampson on Zach Edey being the first back-to-back winner since he did it in the early ‘80s: @UVAMensHoops @BoilerBall @BigTenNetwork @NaismithTrophy: https://t.co/VMZ1Bn9ER0
Zach Edey goes back-to-back. 🏆🚨 https://t.co/DpYlD617DL
Zach Edey leads some ELITE company. 🔥 https://t.co/aHgvGJ1kQC
Most consecutive 20/10 games in NCAA Tournament history: 🔹(6) Zach Edey 🔹(5) David Robinson 🔹(4) Larry Bird 🔹(4) Blake Griffin 🔹(4) Shane Battier It’s been a LEGENDARY run for the Purdue big man 🚂 https://t.co/t1PW9yCj18
Zach Edey is a double-double machine. 💯 #B1Gstats x #MFinalFour https://t.co/aQ9hoHM0ZI
Once again, Zach Edey putting himself in ELITE COMPANY🔥🤧 There are only 3 players in NCAA TOURNAMENT HISTORY with at least 140 points and 70 rebounds👀 https://t.co/QxM2rsXrIK
Zach Edey of @BoilerBall has had 20+ points & 10+ rebounds on 60% shooting in 7 straight games dating back to the Big Ten Tourney. That's the longest streak by any D-I player in last 25 years. The last NBA player with a streak that long was Charles Barkley from Jan 19-31, 1990. https://t.co/t8FJqKzFb1
Zach Edey racked up ANOTHER double-double tonight 🔥 The big man propelled Purdue to their first National Championship game in over 50 years 🙌 #MarchMadness https://t.co/J9lpF9BKxX
Fifth straight double-double for Zach Edey in the tournament 💪 ✅ U 26.5 Points ✅ U 13.5 Rebounds ✅ O 1.5 Assists https://t.co/I2sHOce3PB
Most points + rebounds through first 10 NCAA tournament games in the expansion era (1985-2024): 1. Larry Johnson, UNLV (322, P+R) 2. Zach Edey, Purdue (315) 3. Armen Gilliam, UNLV (308) T4. Drew Timme, Gonzaga (304) T4. Sean Elliott, Arizona (304)
Zach Edey during Purdue's NCAA Tournament run so far this year 😳 ◽️ 30 PTS | 21 REB ◽️ 23 PTS | 14 REB ◽️ 27 PTS | 14 REB ◽️ 40 PTS | 16 REB ◽️ 20 PTS | 12 REB https://t.co/a27Iv2gJgA
Purdue center Zach Edey has a good shot to become the first player in an NCAA tournament (minimum 5 games) since @JAX_MBB legend Artis Gilmore in 1970 to average at least 25 points and 15 rebounds per game. Will need 10 points and 15 rebounds in championship game.
Via @ESPNStatsInfo: Zach Edey has six straight NCAA tournament games with 20 points and 10 rebounds -- the longest streak in the NCAA tournament since Houston's Elvin Hayes in 1967 and 1968.