We all heard about how Purdue’s freshmen were going to play large role this season. We were expecting the dynamic scoring of Brandon Newman and Jaden Ivey, the passing of Ethan Morton, or the steady play of Mason Gillis.
We forgot about Zach Edey.
The Canadian big man hd a monster debut in the two season opening games in Melbourne, Florida. Again Liberty he was 9 of 10 form the floor and finished with 19 points and five rebounds as the Boilers rolled. Purdue came up short against Clemson in the championship, but he still had 17 points and 8 rebounds on 6 of 8 shooting from the floor.