As an ACC fan it was very apparent the two best teams played in the championship game. After having watched Purdue's post game conference as well, I have much respect for their guys and coach. Other teams should strive to have this much class!
Check out the majors these Purdue student athletes are taking: Finance, Biomed, Polytechnic sciences, Business Management. I’m proud these are the student athletes who represent Purdue.
Thank you for all you’ve done in the Purdue jersey, you will always be remembered as a great player and fun to watch as a teammate and person THANK YOU
He blames himself but holy cow...he went 37/10 on 60% shooting. That is insane at the college level. Absolutely insane. Love the attitude but still. Clingan was the biggest and toughest individual defensive assignment he's ever seen and he still put up 16 just in the first half. He's just been so dominant that I think he desensitized a lot of people...maybe even himself...to the sorts of numbers he put up. Anyone saying he won't find success in the NBA is out of their mind.
If the other players found a way to keep it close with 5 minutes left by rebounding, shooting, or not turning it over, Edey would've won it after his defenders got in foul trouble. After seeing how Edey-centric the team was this year, we'll be back to first and second round exits next year.
He was great for most of the first half with 16 points. Most of his 2nd half scoring were garbage time points, the game was well in hand and Uconn was happy to give him 2 points without fouling and staying home on the 3 paint shooters He had about 3 open dunks with seconds left in the game. That being said, if there isn't a place in the NBA for a guy this bug and skilled in the post who actually makes his free throws then something is wrong with the NBA.
With each class the foundation is getting more solid. This young man was certainly the concrete that didn’t crack or break despite all the hate toward him. He’s a class act through and through. I’m glad to be an alumnus and to have witnessed two NPOY’s, great teams and great coaches with more to come. This young man will go many places. Thank you for your professionalism and dedication Zach ❤
THANK YOU, Zach, for all your HARD, HARD work at Purdue. Thanks for being humble, thanks for being an encourager and for being unselfish in your play. You are a “class act”, and we are proud to have you as a Boilermaker! Be proud of what you and this team have done. Thanks for an INCREDIBLE season - I have enjoyed every minute of it! All the best! 💛🖤💛🖤💛🖤
Wow Zach, I’m impressed with the way you handle your business. Never stop growing and accepting the obstacle as the way. You’re going straight to the top man! I hope you get every dollar you earn and that you enjoy the life you lead. Boiler Up!
That first question about emotions you were battling as you left the court was the wokest, weakest, most pathetic question to ask an elite athlete like Edey.
His stats in this game is the definition of empty stats. When this game was in the balance in the 2nd half he didnt get anything done. He also has refs in his pockets he get away with a lot.
Get over it man. If he was bad nobody would talk about him. Instead you run around bad mouthing a kid who works his tail off and carried his team to two great seasons. You’re a joke.
Damn what a special player and human being. I hope only positive things for him in the future. Im so proud to be a Boilermaker fan, thanks for coming back your senior year Zach and taking us to a championship with this very talented team! Very proud of this team. Its been something my family has bonded over this season.