Purdue’s Zach Edey puts his name in NBA Draft, while maintaining college eligibility
WEST LAFAYETTE — Purdue’s Zach Edey announced on Tuesday via Twitter his intentions to enter the NBA Draft.
The 2022-23 consensus National Player of the Year noted he will maintain his college eligibility while going through the draft process. Edey swept all six National Player of the Year Awards, along with countless other awards for his accomplishments this season.
According to Purdue Athletics, he became the first player in NCAA history (since blocks became an official NCAA stat) to record at least 750 points, 400 rebounds, 70 blocks and 50 assists in a season, ranking sixth nationally in scoring, second in rebounds, 19th in blocked shots and 21st in field goal percentage (.607), the only player in the NCAA database to rank in the top 25 of all four categories in the same season.
— zach (@zach_edey) April 18, 2023
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FedEx driver knocked unconscious by rock while driving in Decatur County
A FedEx truck driver was seriously injured Sunday morning when they were hit by a rock thrown through their windshield on Interstate 74 in Decatur County.
Father, daughter dead after drowning in Pass-a-Grille, authorities say
A father and daughter are dead after drowning at Pass-a-Grille beach Sunday evening, the Pinellas County Sheriff’s Office said.
History on Tap returns to Conner Prairie this June
One of Indianapolis’ premier adult beverage festivals is returning this summer. Conner Prairie’s annual History on Tap festival returns on Friday, June 2 this year.
Blue wins Mascot of the Year for 3rd time
Blue, mascot of the Indianapolis Colts, was named the NFL Mascot of the Year this week. This is Blue’s third time winning the award. He also won in 2016 and 2019.
