During Monday’s NCAA championship game, Purdue Boilermakers’ center Zach Edey, a standout recipient of back-to-back Naismith Men’s College Player of the Year awards, showcased his prowess with a game-high 37 points and 10 rebounds in his team’s 75-60 loss to the UConn Huskies.
Despite Edey’s commendable performance, Golden State Warriors star Draymond Green took to Twitter to deliver a scathing assessment of the Purdue big man. Green suggested that it was the Huskies’ defense that caused Edey to “quit” during the second half of the game, referencing a moment when Edey’s body language indicated a lack of resolve.
Green specifically praised Huskies forward Samson Johnson, highlighting his brief but impactful contribution to the game before fouling out.
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While some may argue that UConn’s defensive strategy against Purdue’s long-range shooting was less effective than against Edey, who secured his 30th double-double of the season, Purdue’s struggles from beyond the arc were evident, with the team converting only 1-of-7 attempts.
Ultimately, Purdue fell short in their pursuit of their first-ever NCAA championship, likely marking Edey’s final college game. Meanwhile, UConn’s historic achievement of securing their second consecutive NCAA title solidifies their place as one of the greatest men’s college basketball teams of the past two decades.
