Quick Info
| Profession | Professional basketball player |
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| Nationality | Canadian |
| Date of Birth | 14/05/2002 |
| Age | 24 years |
| Birthplace | Toronto, Ontario, Canada |
| Zodiac Sign | Taurus |
Latest News about Zach Edey
20/10/2026
The Memphis Grizzlies exercised their team option on Zach Edey's contract, keeping him under team control until at least the 2028-29 season. The move signals the club's commitment to the 7-foot-3 center as a central piece of its rebuild. Edey was cleared for full activity ahead of the 2026-27 season opener against Utah.
03/03/2026
Edey underwent a second ankle procedure to address ongoing discomfort and stress in his talus bone while reinforcing ligaments on the inside of the ankle. The surgery ended his 2025-26 season after he had played only 11 games, following a left ankle surgery in June 2025. The team expected a full recovery in time for the 2026-27 campaign.
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Bio/Wiki
| Full Name | Zachary Cheyne Edey |
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| Summary | Canadian professional basketball center who plays for the Memphis Grizzlies of the NBA. He was a standout at Purdue University before being selected ninth overall in the 2024 NBA Draft. |
| Position | Center |
Physical Stats & More
| Height | 7 ft 3 in |
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| Weight | 305 lbs |
Educational Qualification(s)
| High School | Leaside High School (Toronto) and IMG Academy (Bradenton, Florida) |
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| University | Purdue University |
| Major | Organizational leadership |
Personal Life
| Hobbies Growing Up | Hockey and baseball before taking up basketball in his sophomore year of high school |
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Family
| Parents | Julia Edey (mother) and Glen Edey (father) |
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| Ancestry | Mixed Canadian and Chinese heritage |
Career
| High School Basketball | Played at IMG Academy in his senior season, helping the team win the UnderArmour Rise Championship | ||||||||||||||||
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Some Lesser Known Facts
| 1. He was a three-star recruit coming out of high school before joining Purdue. | |
| 2. He is represented by Priority Sports. | |
| 3. His 2023 World Cup bronze medal was Canada's first-ever World Cup medal. |
