Tallest NCAA basketball players 2022: How tall is Purdue’s Zach Edey?
By Scott Rogust
The No. 3 Purdue Boilermakers and sophomore center Zach Edey look to eliminate the No. 15 Saint Peter’s Peacocks in the Sweet 16.
The Saint Peter’s Peacocks have been the feel-good story of the 2022 NCAA Tournament. They have become the third No. 15 seed to reach the Sweet 16, and had the chance to become the first to advance to the Elite Eight. All they would have to do is defeat the No. 3 Purdue Boilermakers on Friday night.
One of the main advantages Purdue has is their size. Sophomore center Zach Edey is a main contributor with that advantage, as he towers over his opponents. But how tall is Edey?
How tall is Purdue’s Zach Edey?
Edey stands at 7-foot-4-inches tall, making him the tallest player in Big Ten history.
Through 36 games this season, Edey averaged 14.5 points, 7.9 rebounds and 1.3 blocks. He was named to the All Big Ten Team for his performance throughout his sophomore season.
While Edey is the tallest in his conference, is he the tallest in all of college basketball?
Who is the tallest NCAA basketball player 2022?
The tallest NCAA basketball player in 2022 is Jamarion Sharp of Western Kentucky. Sharp stands at 7-foot-5-inches.
In his first season with Hilltoppers, Sharp averaged 8.2 points, 7.6 rebounds and 4.6 blocks through 32 games. Sharp was named Defensive Player of the Year in the Conference USA and was named to the conference’s All-Defense Team.
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