Which Purdue basketball player has scored the most points in NBA history?
Zach Edey begins the 2026-27 season as Purdue basketball's only active NBA player. Where does he rank on the list of career points for former Boilers?
Zach Edey, the former Purdue basketball star, is making his third NBA season debut with the Memphis Grizzlies. A two-time National Player of the Year and a 2024 NCAA runner-up, Edey holds the distinction of being the only former Boilermaker currently on an NBA opening-day roster. Selected as the ninth overall pick in the 2024 NBA Draft, Edey has already demonstrated his prowess by accruing a notable 760 career points in the 2023-24 season.
As the Grizzlies commence the 2026-27 regular season, Edey joins a roster of former Purdue basketball players whose NBA/ABA point totals are showcased. Glenn Robinson leads the pack with an impressive 14,234 points amassed across his NBA/ABA career from 1993-94 to 2005-05. Joe Barry Carroll follows with 12,455 points, while Brad Miller amasses 9,724 points over his extended career spanning from 1998-2012.
The list encompasses notable players such as Terry Dischinger, Billy Keller, Herm Gilliam, and Carl Landry, each contributing significant point totals to the NBA/ABA over their respective careers.
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