During exam week, college basketball experiences a slowdown as student-athletes shift their focus toward academic responsibilities. This presents an opportune moment to assess the standout performers of the season thus far. We are examining players who have delivered exceptional statistics against formidable opponents, considering the strength of schedules. Our metric for evaluation is adjusted efficiency (ADJeff).
It comes as no surprise that Zach Edey occupies the top spot, and what adds to the astonishment is the remarkable level of performance he is currently sustaining. If the season were to conclude today, not only would this mark the highest Player Efficiency Rating in the history of college basketball (efficiency numbers back to 2003), but these extraordinary numbers have been achieved against the second-strongest schedule thus far—truly remarkable. Zach Edey’s current season is poised to become the most outstanding in the history of our ADJeff model. This achievement would position him with the first and third best seasons ever recorded, solidifying his status as an exceptional modern player, likely to be crowned with two Players of the Year titles.
The unfolding narrative of Zach Edey’s season is undoubtedly captivating, as he stands in a league of his own in college basketball this year. The prospect of witnessing the culmination of what could be the greatest modern season ever is a storyline worth tracking. Should he manage to couple this exceptional regular-season performance with notable success in the NCAA tournament, it would add a layer of redemption, particularly after the unexpected David and Goliath upset against Fairleigh Dickinson last season. The forthcoming chapters of Edey’s journey promise to be compelling and pivotal.
