How good is former Purdue center and Memphis Grizzlies rookie Zach Edey? He recorded a double-double in under 20 minutes of action vs. the Milwaukee Bucks.

Canada’s biggest export to the NBA will finally get to play at home on Wednesday. Zach Edey, the 7-foot-4, 22-year-old from Leaside, just a bit northeast of Scotiabank Arena, has gone from curiosity to contributor in short order.

Wells is third in Rookie of the Year odds behind Washington's Alexandre Sarr and San Antonio's Stephon Castle. Miami's Kal'el Ware is fourth and Edey is fifth. Need a break? Play the USA TODAY Daily Crossword Puzzle.

Former Memphis Grizzlies center Steven Adams has been in Zach Edey's shoes. On Monday, the Houston Rockets big man spoke highly of the Memphis rookie.

Here's how Zach Edey fared in his 37th NBA game for the Memphis Grizzlies on Wednesday night against the Toronto Raptors.

Zach Edey took a pause and looked around the lower bowl at Scotiabank Arena before tipoff, soaking it all in. The Toronto native was finally playing an NBA game in front of his hometown fans, with nearly a hundred of his friends and family watching as his Memphis Grizzlies routed the Raptors 138-107 on Wednesday.

Despite being labeled as a controversial pick for the Grizzlies by franchise fans in the off-season, Zach Edey continues to reassure the minds of Grizzlies supporters. Edey has put up great statistical numbers since being selected ninth overall,