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Zach Edey, the center for the Memphis Grizzlies, was reportedly pulled over in Indiana for speeding earlier this month in a 55-mph zone.
The 7-foot-4 player faces charges of reckless driving and is scheduled to appear in court in Tippecanoe County next week, as per online records.
Edey was recorded traveling at approximately 101 mph on Indiana Route 25 on May 1, according to the Journal & Courier, which cited a police report.
Zach Edey (14) of the Memphis Grizzlies takes a shot while Draymond Green (23) of the Golden State Warriors defends during the first quarter at FedExForum. (Petre Thomas-Imagn Images)
He reportedly stated that he was speeding to overtake another vehicle.
Edey, who is 7’4″, was the ninth overall pick in last year’s NBA Draft after earning the Naismith Player of the Year title in his last two seasons with the Boilermakers. He was also selected for the All-Rookie First Team, averaging 9.2 points and 8.3 rebounds per game.
Zach Edey (14) of the Memphis Grizzlies performs a dunk during the first quarter against the Oklahoma City Thunder at FedExForum. (Petre Thomas-Imagn Images)
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He recently had ankle surgery, which may cause him to miss the beginning of the 2025-26 season. Edey needed the surgery to repair and stabilize his ankle after re-injuring it during offseason training last week.
The Grizzlies announced that the 7-foot-4 Canadian will be reassessed in four months, just under two weeks before the opening of the 2025-26 season on October 21.
Previously, Edey missed 12 games early in the season due to a sprained left ankle but went on to participate in 66 games, starting in 55 of them.
Zach Edey (14) reacts after a dunk during a game against the Miami Heat at FedExForum. (Petre Thomas-Imagn Images)
His team, the Grizzlies, secured the eighth seed in the Western Conference but was eliminated by the top-seeded Oklahoma City Thunder in the first round.
Fox News’ Ryan Gaydos contributed to this report.
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