In a remarkable display of skill and determination, Zach Edey led Purdue's efforts in the National Championship game, showcasing why he's been a dominant force in college basketball over the last two seasons. Despite his impressive performance, which included scoring 37 points, grabbing 10 rebounds, blocking 2 shots, and shooting 60% from the field, Purdue was unable to secure the victory. Edey's performance capped off a senior season where he led the country with 24.9 points per game and was second with 12.2 rebounds per game. He averaged 29.5 points and 14.5 rebounds over six NCAA Tournament games. His efforts throughout the tournament and the season have solidified his place as one of the all-time greats in college basketball, earning him back-to-back National Player of the Year awards and leading Purdue to its first Final Four since 1980. As Edey exits the college stage, his next journey appears to be the NBA, leaving behind a legacy that will be remembered for years to come.
What a season for Zach Edey and Purdue: -Back-to-back National POY awards -Clinched No. 1 seed -First Final Four since 1980 Boilermakers left it all on the court 👏 https://t.co/E3aiHNy8wN
Zach Edey left it all on the court in his last collegiate basketball game. ◽️ 37 PTS ◽️ 10 REB ◽️2 BLK 🎥 @MarchMadnessMBB https://t.co/JkTzt1ENwz
What a senior season from Zach Edey 👏 💪 24.9 PPG (Led the country) 💪 12.2 RPG (2nd in the country) 💪 Averaged 29.5 PPG and 14.5 RPG over six NCAA Tournament games Up next: NBA? 👀 @BoilerUpload https://t.co/f6YcFwItqr
Zach Edey walks off the court for the final time as a Purdue Boilermaker 👏 https://t.co/UDVO5JCJNP
Zach Edey exits the court for the final time in his career https://t.co/AXMRV2HosA
Zach Edey left it all out there in potentially his final college game 👏 https://t.co/nzpLxjlKHq
Zach Edey tonight: 37 Points 10 Rebounds 2 Blocks 60% FG https://t.co/wmMkmWDiGz
Zach Edey's college career ends with a 30th double-double this season: 37 points + 10 rebounds. Edey got Purdue back to the Final Four for the first time since 1980, put together one of the all-time resumes for March. His jersey hangs in the rafters on-campus. Next stop: NBA
Zach Edey has been on a TEAR all tournament long 📈 https://t.co/B6Gi9lgrHG
Zach Edey (26 points) and Braden Smith (11) have 37 of Purdue's 46 points. UConn 61-46
Zach Edey with his first points in 11 minutes and 32 seconds.
Zach Edey was COOKING in the first half! https://t.co/A2t1bjnMD2
Zach Edey in the first half 💪 https://t.co/acmsn8uCiz
Zach Edey is EATING. 🍽️ https://t.co/xuy9h6NgPE
Zach Edey has over half of Purdue's points 😳 https://t.co/0DfD9dVc4T
HALFTIME: @UConnMBB 36, @BoilerBall 30 in the #NationalChampionship game. @PurdueSports Zach Edey with game-high 16 points. @UConnHuskies Tristen Newton with team-high 11 points. #NationalChampionship2024 | #MarchMadness
Zach Edey was DOMINANT in the first half of the National Championship: 🏀 16 points 🏀 5 rebounds 🏀 2 blocks 🏀 7/12 FG https://t.co/sp5ruf6DF3
UConn leads 36-30 at the break. Zach Edey had 16 in the first half, but the Huskies limited Purdue to just a single 3-pointer. Refs have let both teams play in the first 20.
Halftime: UConn 36, Purdue 30 The question was never about if Zach Edey got his, but whether the guards could. Well, Smith, Loyer and Jones combined for 12 points, three from Loyer/Jones. Don't think anyone fully realizes just how good a position UConn is in https://t.co/fk2kUq3vDA
Zach Edey in the first half of the National Championship: 16 PTS 5 REBS 2 BLKS Purdue trails 36-30... https://t.co/Ss1znZQmeX
Again, the trouble with beating UConn is you get, say, your two-time national player of the year just absolutely dominating ... and you're down five late in the half. Zach Edey has 16, 5 and 3 ... Purdue trails 30-25, 3:49 1H.
Zach Edey not messing around.
Zach Edey has scored Purdue's last 11 points https://t.co/F1Ai04QENO
Zach Edey with a monstrous start to the national title game https://t.co/Ntmv0CAykj
Zach Edey is absolutely annihilating at both ends of the floor. And not a sign of fatigue. 💪
My goodness, Zach Edey is doing the damn thing in this national championship game. And-one over Donovan Clingan and he has 11 points, two blocks in eight minutes. Purdue has tied it up and this place is about as loud as a place can be.
Zach Edey has been dominant the last two seasons. Will he get a national championship tonight? https://t.co/AFCzig09Oj
Zach Edey is LOCKED IN. https://t.co/0V8vPuqnoo