Zach Edey Joins Cincinnati Legend Oscar Robertson With Special NCAA Tournament Feat

Edey is headed to the Final Four like Robertson did during his time at Cincinnati.

Russell Heltman | Apr 1, 2024

Tennessee forward Jonas Aidoo (0) defends Purdue center Zach Edey (15) during the NCAA Tournament / Brianna Paciorka/News Sentinel / USA

CINCINNATI — Cincinnati basketball legend Oscar Robertson saw Zach Edey join him in rarefied air in NCAA Tournament history. According to Fox Sports, Edey is now the first player to lead Division I in scoring and make the Final Four since Oscar Robertson in 1960.

The big man posted a career-high 40 points in the Boilermakers Elite 8 win over Tennessee and averaged 25 points per game this season.

Robertson averaged a whopping 33.7 PPG across the 1959-60 before Cincinnati fell in the Final Four.

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