Memphis Grizzlies star rookie forward Zach Edey was charged with reckless driving on May 1 in Indiana, the Lafayette Journal & Courier reported June 18.
Edey’s northbound Kia Sorento, traveling 101 mph in a 55-mph zone, passed an Indiana State Police trooper’s southbound vehicle at 7:03 p.m. CT, according to a probable cause affidavit. When the trooper caught up to the car, Edey turned eastbound on Tippecanoe County Road 700 South and stopped.
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Edey has an initial hearing at 10:30 a.m. CT June 23 in Indiana on a misdemeanor charge of reckless driving.
Edey, 23, of Memphis, told police he was trying to pass a vehicle as an explanation for speeding.
The Grizzlies took Edey in the 2024 NBA Draft after a successful career at Purdue, including a berth in the 2024 NCAA championship game.
Edey made the NBA All-Rookie team after averaging 9.2 points and 8.3 rebounds a game.
Zach Edey injury update
Edey suffered an ankle injury during an offseason training session, spraining his left ankle. He had surgery and will miss the start of the NBA season, which begins Oct. 21.
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Zach Edey stats
Zach Edey averaged 9.2 points, 8.3 rebounds and an assist per game in 66 games with the Grizzlies in the 2024-25 season. He shot 58% from the field, 34.6% from 3-point range and 70.9% from the free-throw line.
Zach Edey height
Zach Edey is 7-foot-4.
Zach Edey age
Zach Edey is 23 years old. His birthdate is May 14, 2002.
Zach Edey college
Zach Edey attended Purdue University.
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This article originally appeared on Memphis Commercial Appeal: Zach Edey: Memphis Grizzlies center charged with reckless driving