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Purdue Center Zach Edey Named to Kareem-Abdul-Jabbar Award Watch List

Boilermaker center Zach Edey was listed among 20 centers for the 2022 Kareem Abdul-Jabbar Award watch list.

D.J. Fezler

Purdue Center Zach Edey Named to Kareem-Abdul-Jabbar Award Watch List
Purdue Center Zach Edey Named to Kareem-Abdul-Jabbar Award Watch List /

WEST LAFAYETTE, Ind. — Purdue sophomore center Zach Edey was among 20 collegiate shooting guards named to the 2022 Kareem Abdul-Jabbar Award watch list, the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame announced Friday.

The Kareem Abdul-Jabbar Award is given annually to the nation's top center. Last season, Iowa's Luka Garza was the recipient. 

“Rounding out the Men’s Starting Five watch list is the Kareem Abdul-Jabbar Center of the Year Award,” President and CEO of the Basketball Hall of Fame John L. Doleva said in a release. “Mr. Abdul-Jabbar is one of the most accomplished and decorated athletes of all time, so it is truly fitting to have his name associated with such a prestigious award. As a strong advocate for education and character, he brings a significant and meaningful perspective when evaluating talent and we truly cherish his involvement.”

Throughout the season, any center in the nation may join the watch list through their play on the court. The student-athletes may also play their way off the list, too. 

2022 Kareem Abdul-Jabbar Award Candidates

  • Walker Kessler, Auburn
  • Nick Muszynski, Belmont
  • Mark Williams, Duke
  • Colin Castleton, Florida 
  • Chet Holmgren, Gonzaga
  • Kofi Cockburn, Illinois
  • David McCormack, Kansas
  • Oscar Tshiebwe, Kentucky
  • Ahsan Asadullah, Lipscomb 
  • Qudus Wahab, Maryland
  • Jalen Duren, Memphis
  • Hunter Dickinson, Michigan 
  • Armando Bacot, North Carolina
  • Moussa Cisse, Oklahoma State 
  • Nate Watson, Providence
  • Zach Edey, Purdue
  • Osun Osunniyi, St. Bonaventure 
  • Myles Johnson, UCLA
  • Fardaws Aimaq, Utah Valley
  • Liam Robbins, Vanderbilt

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D.J. Fezler is a staff writer for BoilermakersCountry.com. Hailing from The Region, he is from Cedar Lake in Northwest Indiana and has spent the last two years covering Purdue football and basketball. 

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