Two-time National Player of the Year gets selected with No. 9 overall pick

Zach Edey was selected by the Memphis Grizzlies with the No. 9 overall pick in the NBA Draft on Wednesday, leaving many people surprised. Where Edey would get chosen was a big question entering the draft due to the variance in opinions on him.

Edey is 7-foot-4 and was the National Player of the Year in college basketball two years in a row. He dominated in the NCAA Tournament and showed that he can carry a team. But will his skills translate in the NBA or will he become lost in the faster-paced game? The Grizzlies obviously think he will be a helpful complement to Jaren Jackson Jr.



and Ja Morant, because they selected Edey in the top 10 — which is earlier than some many people thought he might go. Grizzlies fans attending a watch party seemed to enjoy the pick: Grizzlies draft watch party is ready for the Edey era. pic.

twitter.com/vPt0EUarXg — Jessica Benson (@jessbensontv) June 27, 2024 The Grizzlies had a need at center and seem to believe Edey will be a strong replacement for Steven Adams, whom the team traded to the Rockets in February. Between Edey and Jackson, the Grizzlies should have strong rim protection.

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