Purdue’s Zach Edey makes strong case to be player of year


              Purdue center Zach Edey (15) shoots over Ohio State center Felix Okpara (34) in the second half of an NCAA college basketball game in West Lafayette, Ind., Sunday, Feb. 19, 2023. Purdue defeated Ohio State 82-55. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy)
            
              Ohio State forward Owen Spencer (44) defends Purdue center Zach Edey (15) in the first half of an NCAA college basketball game in West Lafayette, Ind., Sunday, Feb. 19, 2023. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy)
            
              Indiana's Trayce Jackson-Davis (23) shoots against Purdue's Zach Edey (15)[ during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game, Saturday, Feb. 4, 2023, in Bloomington, Ind. (AP Photo/Darron Cummings)
            
              Purdue center Zach Edey (15) moves to the basket between Michigan State center Mady Sissoko (22) and guard A.J. Hoggard (11)during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game in West Lafayette, Ind., Sunday, Jan. 29, 2023. Purdue defeated Michigan State 77-61. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy)
            
              Purdue center Zach Edey (15) shoots over Iowa forward Filip Rebraca (0) during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game in West Lafayette, Ind., Thursday, Feb. 9, 2023. Purdue defeated Iowa. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy)
Purdue’s Zach Edey makes strong case to be player of year