Zach Edey's draft stock is continuing to rise.
Edey and sophomore guard Braden Smith each recorded double-doubles Friday night to lead No. 1 Purdue to a 80-68 Sweet 16 win over No. 5 Gonzaga.
The Boilermakers are now headed to their second Elite Eight appearance in five NCAA tournaments.
Edey recorded his 27th double-double of the season, and his third of the tournament, with 27 points and 14 rebounds.
The big man is projected as a first-round pick in the last 2024 mock draft by Bleacher Report's Jonathan Wasserman.