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Video: Purdue's Zach Edey Cuts Down Net Without a Ladder After Elite Eight Win

You don't need a ladder in order to cut down the Elite Eight net when you're the tallest player in the NCAA Tournament.

Purdue's 7-foot-4 big man Zach Edey reached up to cut down the net while standing on the court after Sunday's 72-66 victory over Tennessee.

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After cutting down the net, Edey turned to hand the first piece to former Purdue mens' basketball head coach Gene Keady, per Matt Glenesk of the Indy Star.