Get used to Ja Morant lobbing passes to Zach Edey, Memphis. The former Purdue superstar already looks comfortable with the Grizzlies.
The NBA may not be prepared to handle the combination of Ja Morant and Zach Edey. The Memphis Grizzlies duo gave fans a glimpse of what they've been working on during the offseason in their preseason opener on Monday night against the Dallas Mavericks.
Early in the second quarter, Morant drove to the basket, drawing in three Dallas defenders. When Edey realized he had an open lane to the basket, he got to the hoop and Morant got him a lob pass for an easy slam.Edey, who was selected by Memphis with the No. 9 pick in the 2024 NBA Draft, had some doubters when he entered the league. Many wondered if he was versatile and athletic enough to survive at the professional level.
: Braden Smith was selected as the Big Ten Preseason Player of the Year, but the Purdue's focus is on winning another Big Ten title and returning to the Final Four. : Caleb Furst started in 33 games in his first two seasons at Purdue. He took on a reduced role last season, putting the team above the individual. Now, he's ready to help the Boilers win again.
: Matt Painter continues to recruit, develop and retain his players at Purdue. Will he ever have to utilize the transfer portal? Only when it becomes necessary.
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