NBA Draft 2024: 4 best team options for former Purdue star center Zach Edey

If former USC guard Bronny James is the most notable name to watch in the upcoming NBA Draft, it's safe to say that the next biggest name is Zach Edey, who has been the best player in all of NCAA Basketball for the past two years.

Edey, a 7'4 center from Canada, got onto the national radar after sharing the center position with Trevion Williams at Purdue as a sophomore. Once he was a full-time starter, Edey started putting up historical numbers. As a junior, the big man averaged 22.3 ppg, 12.9 rpg, and 2.1 bpg, earning both Big Ten and National Player of the Year honors.

This past season, Edey put up even better stats. He led the country with 25.2 ppg and 12.2 rpg on 63% shooting from the field. The two-time Big Ten Defensive Player of the Year had several 30+ point games, including 37 in the national title game loss to UConn. He opted not to take an extra year and entered the NBA Draft, where questions remained as to how viable he'll be at the next level as a 7'4 center who doesn't spread the floor and could be vulnerable to defensive mismatches on the other end.

However, the feeling ahead of draft night is that teams seem willing to take on chance on Edey, even in the first round. He reportedly was given an invite to attend the Green Room in person for the draft but decided to decline.

It's going to be incredibly interesting to see where Edey lands at, as it could very well determine how his pro career goes. Assume he goes in the first round, here's a list of four programs that could be a nice fit for Edey.