Purdue's Zach Edey Dominates NCAA Tournament, Eyes Second National Player of the Year Award

As Purdue advances in March Madness, center Zach Edey's performance puts him in the spotlight for potentially winning the National Player of the Year award again.

• Zach Edey, Purdue's center, led his team to a significant victory with a 30-point, 21-rebound performance, marking the first 30-20 game in the NCAA Tournament since 1995.
• Edey, last year's National Player of the Year, is a frontrunner for the award again, a feat last achieved by Ralph Sampson of Virginia in the early 1980s.
• Standing at 7-foot-4 and weighing 300 pounds, Edey's size, skill, and experience pose a significant challenge for opponents, including Utah State in the upcoming second round.
• Despite skepticism about his potential NBA career, Edey's college performance continues to impress, with Purdue Coach Matt Painter highlighting his improvement and versatility.
• Purdue, with a 30-4 record, is one win away from setting a new school record for single-season victories and advancing to the Midwest Region semifinals.

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