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Zach Edey Faces Reckless Driving Charge After 101 MPH Stop

Due in Tippecanoe County on June 23, he faces a misdemeanor reckless driving charge.

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Memphis Grizzlies center Zach Edey (14) reacts with guard Ja Morant (12) during a game.
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Overview

  • On May 1, Indiana State Police clocked Edey driving 101 mph in a 55 mph zone on State Road 25 in Tippecanoe County.
  • He was cited for misdemeanor reckless driving, released at the scene without arrest and is set to appear before Judge Michael A. Morrissey on June 23.
  • Edey told the trooper he accelerated to pass a slower vehicle but offered no further explanation for the excessive speed.
  • The 23-year-old center was the ninth overall pick in the 2024 NBA Draft and averaged 9.2 points and 8.3 rebounds per game as a rookie, earning All-Rookie First Team honors.
  • He is recovering from left-ankle surgery after re-spraining the joint in an offseason workout and is expected to miss the start of the 2025-26 season.