Zach Edey delivered a standout performance on Sunday, arguably the pinnacle of his career thus far. The Purdue standout was so electrified by his achievement that he let slip an expletive on live television.
In a thrilling Elite Eight clash against Tennessee at Little Caesars Arena in Detroit, Mich., Purdue emerged victorious with a 72-66 scoreline. Edey stole the spotlight with a career-high 40 points and 16 rebounds. Standing tall at 7-foot-4, the center was interviewed courtside by CBS sideline reporter Evan Washburn post-game.
When questioned about his mindset leading into the game, Edey’s response was nothing short of intense.
“They thought they knew us, man. They thought they knew what we had in our hearts. I promise you, they didn’t. We’re f—ing winners. This is what we do,” Edey said.
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Though the F-bomb slipped through uncensored on live TV, CBS later released an edited version:
Edey’s dominance has been a standout feature of the tournament, propelling Purdue to the Final Four. From his unfiltered outburst to his triumphant net-cutting ceremony, it’s evident just how much this tournament journey means to the towering athlete.
