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Purdue center Zach Edey (15) blocks a basket attempt by Tennessee guard Dalton Knecht (3) during the second half of an Elite Eight college basketball game in the NCAA Tournament, Sunday, March 31, 2024, in Detroit. (AP Photo/Paul Sancya)

Purdue's Zach Edey is the overwhelming choice for 2nd straight AP Player of the Year award

Zach Edey of Purdue is The Associated Press Player of the Year in men's college basketbal

By MICHAEL MAROT
Published - Apr 05, 2024, 12:11 PM ET
Last Updated - Apr 05, 2024, 12:12 PM EDT

WEST LAFAYETTE, Ind. (AP) — The child who wanted Zach Edey's autograph during his Purdue recruiting trip apparently saw something others missed.

Big Maple was destined to be a basketball star.

While many college coaches passed on the unpolished Canadian prospect as the basketball world became enamored with perimeter play and 3-point shooting, Purdue coach Matt Painter took a swing on his third center in the recruiting class and found a gem who led the Boilermakers to their first Final Four since 1980.

On Friday, Edey collected his second Associated Press Player of the Year award, becoming the first back-to-back winner since Ralph Sampson won three in a row at Virginia from 1981-83. Edey received 57 of 62 votes from journalists who vote in the weekly AP Top 25. Tennessee's Dalton Knecht received three votes and Houston's Jamal Shead got two.

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