“Big Maple” is officially in the NBA.
The Memphis Grizzlies selected Canadian Zach Edey with the ninth overall pick in the Draft on Wednesday.
Edey, 22, was a two-time National Player of the Year with Purdue. The Toronto native averaged 25.2 points and 12.2 rebounds on 62.3 per cent field goal shooting as a senior, leading the Boilermakers to their first Final Four appearance since 1980.
More to come…