Grizzlies' 7-foot-4 Phenom Allegedly Blazed Through 55-mph Zone In Indiana

Memphis Grizzlies halfway Zach Edey was reportedly stopped successful Indiana for allegedly speeding done a 55-mph area earlier this month.

The 7-foot-4 hoops player was charged pinch reckless driving and will make a tribunal quality successful Tippecanoe County adjacent week, according to online records.

Edey was clocked going astir 101 mph connected Indiana 25 connected May 1, nan Journal & Courier reported, citing a constabulary affidavit.

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Memphis Grizzlies halfway Zach Edey (14) shoots arsenic Golden State Warriors guardant Draymond Green (23) defends during nan first 4th astatine FedExForum.  (Petre Thomas-Imagn Images)

Edey reportedly said he was trying to walk different vehicle, which was his reasoning for speeding.

Edey, who stands astatine 7'4", was nan ninth prime of past year's NBA Draft aft winning nan Naismith Player of nan Year successful his last 2 seasons arsenic a Boilermaker. He was named to nan All-Rookie First Team, putting up 9.2 points and 8.3 rebounds per contest.

Memphis Grizzlies halfway Zach Edey (14) dunks during nan first 4th against nan Oklahoma City Thunder astatine FedExForum.  (Petre Thomas-Imagn Images)

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He precocious underwent ankle room that could consequence successful his missing nan commencement of nan 2025-26 season. Edey needed nan process to repair and restabilize his ankle aft spraining it again during offseason training past week. 

The Grizzlies said nan 7-foot-4 Canadian would beryllium evaluated again successful 4 months, which is little than 2 weeks earlier nan 2025-26 play opens Oct. 21.

Edey missed 12 games early successful nan play because of a sprained near ankle. He went connected to play successful 66 games, making 55 starts.

Memphis Grizzlies halfway Zach Edey (14) reacts aft a dunk during nan first half against nan Miami Heat astatine FedExForum.  (Petre Thomas-Imagn Images)

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His Grizzlies clinched nan eight-seed successful nan Western Conference, but were swept by nan top-seeded Oklahoma City Thunder, who are 1 triumph distant from their first title since moving from Seattle, successful nan first round.

Fox News' Ryan Gaydos contributed to this report.

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