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MEMPHIS, Tenn. — New Memphis Grizzlies center Zach Edey announced his decision Sunday to pull his name from consideration to play for Canada in the 2024 Paris Games to focus on his NBA career. Memphis used the ninth overall selection on the former Purdue center. Edey became the first player in more than 40 years to win The Associated Press' men's college basketball player of the year award in back-to-back seasons. The 7-foot-4 Edey called it a difficult decision not to compete for a spot in the Paris Games. Edey said he's been training nonstop trying to win a national title at Purdue and make it to the NBA.
