Grizzlies center Zach Edey was cited for reckless driving after being caught going 101 mph in a 55 zone, with a court hearing set for Monday in Indiana.
Memphis Grizzlies center Zach Edey was pulled over by Indiana State Police on May 1 after driving 101 mph in a 55 mph zone on Indiana State Road 25 in southern Tippecanoe County.
Zach Edey
Zach Edey
Zach Edey
MIN: 22.06
PTS: 9.22 (61.01%)
REB: 8.43
As: 1.04
ST: 0.5
BL: 1.36
TO: 1.36
GM: 72
According to a probable cause affidavit, a trooper spotted Edey's northbound Kia Sorento speeding past his patrol car around 7:03 p.m. The officer caught up to the vehicle and came to a stop.
Edey, 23, told police he was attempting to pass another vehicle when he accelerated.
He now faces a misdemeanor charge of reckless driving, and his initial court appearance is scheduled for 10:30 a.m. Monday (June 23) in Tippecanoe Superior Court 6.
The former Purdue standout was selected ninth overall in the 2024 NBA Draft and recently wrapped up a strong rookie season with the Grizzlies.
He averaged 9.2 points, 8.3 rebounds, and 1.3 blocks over 66 games, including 55 starts, and earned a spot on the 2025 NBA All-Rookie First Team.
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