Zach Edey: From Baseball Prodigy to College Basketball Phenom

Purdue's towering center, Zach Edey, transitions from a promising baseball career to dominating the college basketball scene.

At 7-foot-4, Zach Edey was once a formidable baseball player, dominating as a pitcher with potential for a professional career.
Edey, now a senior at Purdue, leads the nation in scoring and rebounds, making him a top contender for national player of the year.
Despite his success in basketball, Edey's coaches believe he could have achieved stardom in baseball if he had continued in the sport.
Purdue coach Matt Painter passionately defends Edey's talent and character following a controversial Big Ten tournament game.
Edey has become Purdue's all-time leading scorer, surpassing Rick Mount's record, and is projected to be a mid-first to second-round pick in the NBA Draft.