The Practice Players Podcast

Episode 12 - Zed Key, Ohio State Basketball Player

Episode Summary

Zed Key joins The Practice Players and shares his journey from not being a top prospect to starting in the Big Ten. Furthermore, Zed provides his opinions on playing through adversity, why high school rankings don't matter, and much more!

Episode Notes

Junior Season (2022-23):

• Became one of four Ohio State players since 2000 to start the season with 3 consecutive double-doubles
• Averaged 10.8 points and 7.5 rebounds per game while playing through a major shoulder injury for must of the season
• Shot 54.7 percent from the floor
• Scored his career high of 22 points, and had 14 rebounds vs Rutgers (12/8/22)

Sophomore Season (2021-22):

• Averaged 7.8 points and  5.6 rebounds per game
• Shot a team-best 56.2 percent from the floor
• Scored a then career-high 20 points in a win versus No. 1 Duke (11/30/21)

Freshman Season (2020-21):

• Averaged 5.2 points and 3.4 rebounds per game 
• Scored a then career-high of 12 points with 10 rebounds vs Cleveland State (12/13/20)
• Versus a Final Four UCLA team, Key had 11 points and six rebounds  (12/19/20)
• Shot 61.6 percent from the floor
• First career start came at Purdue (12/16/20)

High School:

• Played for No. 11 Long Island (N.Y.) Lutheran High School (22-3, 2019-20) 
• Was the leading scorer and rebounder with 18 points and 8.7 rebounds per game his senior season.
• Scored 25 points and had 12 rebounds in a win versus No. 2 Sierra Canyon (California)
• Made First Team All-Long Island and was a MaxPreps 5th Team All-American. Key also made the all-tournament team in three events : The 2019 Beach Ball Classic in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina, The ‘Iolani Classic in Honolulu, Hawaii, and The Montverde Invitational in Florida.