Which high school did Zach Edey go to?

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Zach Edey
Zach Edey

Zach Edey is a rookie center currently signed with the Memphis Grizzlies in the NBA. Two-time National College Player of the Year (2023 and 2024) was drafted by the Grizzlies with the 9th pick in the 2024 NBA Draft. Toronto native Edey is famous for his extraordinary two-way skills. He plays as a center and commands attention as a powerful force in the game. With a height of 7 feet 5 inches (2.26 meters), Edey is one of the tallest players in NBA history.

Edey's journey toward NBA basketball began when college recruiters noticed his exceptional talent in high school. Edey quickly became a top player thanks to a rare mix of size, athleticism, and basketball intelligence.

Zach Edey High School

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Zach Edey High School

Zach Edey began his high school basketball journey at Leaside High School, where he showcased flashes of a future star from 2016 to 2018. Following his time at Leaside, Edey continued his development at the prestigious IMG Academy from 2018 to 2020, where he developed his fundamental skills further and established himself as one of the promising prospects in the basketball world.

Before his high school at Toronto's Leaside High School, Edey started playing basketball with the Northern Kings Amateur Athletic Union program. Edey only decided to play basketball when baseball became unplayable due to his remarkable height and the impact his strike zone had on his ability to play.

In 2018, Edey relocated to the US and enrolled at Florida's IMG Academy in Bradenton. In his first year, he joined their second-tier squad and began working every day with Daniel Santiago, an IMG coach and former NBA player. The next year, Edey received a promotion to the school's national team. He reclassified to the 2020 class and had offers from schools like Baylor and Santa Clara before deciding to play collegiate basketball for Purdue. Zach Edey was a three-star high school recruit overall.

FAQs

A. Zach Edey attended Leaside High School in Toronto, Canada from 2016 to 2018. Following his time at Leaside, Edey attended the prestigious IMG Academy from 2018 to 2020.

A. After joining the Purdue Boilermakers, Zach Edey made a significant impact, contributing to the team's success with his scoring and defensive abilities.

A. Zach Edey's towering height, combined with his agility and skill set, makes him a standout player on the court, providing an advantage on both ends of the floor.

A. Zach Edey is from Toronto, Ontario, Canada.

A. Zach Edey stands at an impressive 7 feet 4 inches (2.24 meters) tall.

A. Zach Edey's NBA2k25 rating is 72.

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