Edey did score 37 points and grabbed 10 rebounds . Also blocked 3 or 4 shots so I would say he did his part . Also he got very little or no rest. That being said if UConn hadn't defended as hard as they did he would have got. 45 points so hats off to UConn. Painter would have been wise to sit Loyer down early in the second half and put someone taller and more physical in to help Edey and Kaufman underneath and maybe get a midrange basket. Purdue sure wasn't going to win it from the three point line.

@@bold58 Edey played a tremendous game in the National Championship game. Big men especially in today's modern basketball is a risk at the next level, but Edey will definitely go high in the draft. I will be curious how many teams may or will pass up on Edey. My prediction is Edey will most likely drop in the lap of a current playoff contending team in the NBA if teams pass him up. I hope Edey does not get selected to a bottom feeding NBA team.

UConn's defense. The Edey rules were applied.

Edey did good considering he got no rest .

He should of fouled out,throws a elbow when he goes to the basket.

That's all I was thinking too. Did Purdue even take five threes the entire game?? I've watched Purdue a few times this year, and they've got some pretty good long-range sharpshooters. What was their coach thinking??

They were 1 of 7 UConn took it away let the big have his. That’s how you beat Purdue and the best team in the country just showed us all how it’s done

UConn's defense was responsible for Perdue shooting awful from 3-point range. UConn's offense wasn't all that spectacular either from Perdue's defense. But UConn had a better overall roster and did enough to prevent Perdue's big man Zach Edey from receiving the ball at his usual comfort spots.

I'll take midgets running track

The big fellow did score 37 points and get ten rebounds. As well as blocking 3 or 4shots. The Purdue coach didnt give him any rest so yes he was tired at times

Tenacious defense from both teams did that.

Right ! I think because Edey got very little or no rest it contributed to his tiredness on defense. Painter probably should have sat Loyer down 2 minutes into the second half and sent Furst who is 6' 10" in the help Edey and kaufman underneath. Might have stopped a couple of UConn baskets and made the game a little closer. Even at Purdue's Very best they would have maybe been even with UConn.

Yep longer guards and they pressed Purdue from no less than halfcourt. This prevented Purdue from getting into offensive rhythm, i was thinking the same thing.

The threes were air balls 😵‍💫

UConn shut the outside shooters down. Edie had to do it all.

boiler down.....

sure bro

Women’s game has better headlines but the skill level was not on par with the men. Just enjoy both games, trying to compare women’s to men’s sports is doing a disservice to the ladies who balled out

Do you really have to compare each others? Just enjoy the games lol

@@Hungryman4 just quoting a fact.... no athletes on the court for the mens game at all.. very bland... good lawd bring the popcorn..

@@lastofthe8dayoldcollardgre4 athletes you don’t know you mean

The games were all ugly. If I were an NBA scout, I would honestly have difficulty picking any standout college players from all of this year's tournament games.

Not being racist but only pointing out the truth

@@warrenparker8282 game was super bland, no athletes on the floor... just fundamental robots... gosh, bring me the popcorn..

Too funny...😊

He'll need knee pads in the NBA.

Go out and touch some grass.

@@eodyn7 cry some more………Purdue should be ashamed of themselves for the frauds that they are and their fans should be ashamed as well.

You’re made up of spare parts bud

you a smart one