The Memphis Grizzlies rookie discussed his first regular-season game back in Indiana, his former Boilermaker teammate Braden Smith and more.

The Richmond native and former Seton Catholic and TCU star is in his fourth season with the Memphis Grizzlies.

In his return to Indiana on Thursday, Memphis Grizzlies rookie and former Purdue star Zach Edey made his first shot against the Indiana Pacers, a 3-pointer.

Here's how Zach Edey fared in his 44th NBA game for the Memphis Grizzlies on Sunday night against the Phoenix Suns.

Despite battling early foul trouble on Friday, Grizzlies coach Taylor Jenkins thought rookie Zach Edey performed well in a win over the Magic.

Purdue fans waited four years for Zach Edey to attempt a 3-pointer. He hit one 96 seconds in against the Pacers, a sign of his rookie development.

Here's how Zach Edey fared in his 41st NBA game for the Memphis Grizzlies on Thursday night against the Indiana Pacers.

At 7-foot-4, and with a 300-pound frame, Edey occupies a ton of space near the basket on both ends of the court, which is reflected in his 9.1 points and 7.7 rebounds per game. In addition, he's canning 57.

The Grizzlies were absolutely decimated by the Indiana Pacers on Thursday night, losing by as many as 28 points. They even allowed Indiana to have a 50-point second quarter that blew the game wide open.

Zach Edey, the former Purdue star and two-time National Player of the Year, has had a successful rookie season with the Memphis Grizzlies, including playing in the All-Star Weekend in San Francisco.

Phoenix Suns forward Kevin Durant, Memphis Grizzlies forward Jaren Jackson Jr. (13), and center Zach Edey reach for the ball in the second half of an NBA basketball game, Tuesday,

Memphis Grizzlies center Zach Edey (14) grabs a rebound over Indiana Pacers center Myles Turner (33) during the first half of an NBA basketball game in Indianapolis, Thursday, Feb. 20,