Canadians Zach Edey (Purdue), Aaliyah Edwards (UConn) roar into Final Four
Zach Edey and Aaliyah Edwards will not only be playing vital roles on U.S. college basketball’s grandest stage this weekend but will also be showcasing Canada ’s burgeoning young talent.
“This is, I think, the first few of many examples that you’ll see in the next number of years where the young athlete is putting their college program on their back and lifting their college program to incredible heights,” said Bartlett.The 7-foot-4 senior centre from Toronto is a finalist and favourite to repeat as the winner of the John R. Wooden Award, which is handed out to the most outstanding player in U.S. college basketball.
He delivered a career-best performance with 40 points and 16 rebounds in Purdue’s 72-66 victory against No. 2 Tennessee on Sunday, to advance to the Final Four. UConn has dealt with a slew of injuries this season, but the storied program finds itself in its 15th Final Four over the past 16 years. Before the start of the tournament, Edwards declared for the coming WNBA draft where she’s a projected first-round pick.
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