Zach Edey caps crazy sequence with tip-in to force overtime in NBA debut
Memphis Grizzlies first-round pick and former Purdue Boilermakers star big man Zach Edey just made arguably the best play of the 2024 NBA Summer League thus far.
With the Grizzlies trailing the Utah Jazz 90-87, wing Jake Laravia was fouled and sent to the line with 0.8 remaining in regulation. Laravia would make the first free throw and need to miss the second one to give Memphis the opportunity to score and send the game to overtime. He did just that.
Laravia’s second free throw attempt bounced out successfully, and flying in for the tipping from the left side of the paint was none other than Edey. You can check out the former Boilermakers star’s tip in the basket, which ultimately sent the game into overtime.
As mentioned above, Edey’s tipping forced overtime in the second game of the Salt Lake City summer league despite leaving some time on the clock. Utah was left with 0.2 ticks remaining, and unfortunately, they could not match Memphis’s magic.
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Edey was arguably the best college basketball player over the last two seasons. He was named the National College Player of the Year in 2023 and 2024 and was a two-time consensus All-American. This past season, Edey led the nation in scoring, averaging 25.2 points per contest. He also averaged 12.2 rebounds and 2.2 blocks, and his production helped Purdue reach the national championship game against UConn.
During the 2022-23 season, Edey averaged 22.3 points, 12,9 rebounds, and 2.1 blocks per contest. He became the first player in NCAA history to tally 750 points, 400 rebounds, 70 blocks, and 50 assists. Edey led the Boilermakers to the Big Ten title that season and its first appearance in the NCAA Tournament since 2019.
Edey played high school basketball at IMG Academy in Bradenton, Florida. He was ranked No. 255 overall and the 36th-best center in On’3’s 2020 Industry Rankings.
On3’s Brian Jones contributed to this article