Purdue's Zach Edey Unanimously Named AP Preseason All-American, Joined by Tyler Kolek, Hunter Dickinson, Kyle Filipowski, Armando Bacot

Edey, the sole unanimous pick by the 60-person media panel, makes a return to Purdue following his 2022-23 dominating season and Purdue's unexpected loss as the No.1 seed in the NCAA Tournament; Kolek, Dickinson, Filipowski and Bacot round out the All-America team, each carving out their college basketball narratives with notable past performances and anticipated impacts in the forthcoming season.

Zach Edey, Purdue's towering center, decided to return to Purdue despite the potential to play in the NBA, citing his happiness at the university and with his team. As the reigning national player of the year, Edey averaged 22.3 points, 12.9 rebounds, and 2.1 blocks per game during his dominating 2022-23 season.
Edey's unanimous selection as AP Preseason All-American is backed by his impressive statistics and his fundamental role in bringing Purdue to No. 3 in the AP Top 25 preseason poll.
Other members of the AP preseason All-America team include Marquette guard Tyler Kolek, Kansas center Hunter Dickinson, Duke big man Kyle Filipowski, and North Carolina forward Armando Bacot, all noteworthy players with commendable past performances.
Hunter Dickinson, a significant transfer heading to Kansas, has been highly praised for his skills, earning Kansas the preseason No. 1 ranking. He averaged 18.5 points and 9.0 rebounds last season while playing at Michigan.
Duke's Kyle Filipowski, one of the top freshmen last season, has stood out for his scoring and rebounding, contributing to Duke's No.2 ranking in the preseason poll. Meanwhile, Armando Bacot at North Carolina has made a name for himself with unique records and consistent back-to-back seasons of scoring double figures.