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Zed Key

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No. 23 – Dayton Flyers
Power forward / center
Personal information
Born	(2002-04-04) April 4, 2002 (age 23)
Nationality	American
High school	Long Island Lutheran (Brookville, New York)
Listed height	6 ft 8 in (2.03 m)
Listed weight	245 lb (111 kg)
Career information
College	Ohio State (2020–2024) Dayton (2024–present)
League	Atlantic 10 Conference

Zed Key, born on April 4, 2002, is a talented American college basketball player. He currently plays for the Dayton Flyers team in the Atlantic 10 Conference. Zed plays as a power forward or center.

Early Life and High School Basketball

Zed Key grew up in Bay Shore, New York. He went to Long Island Lutheran High School in Brookville, New York. His high school team was one of the best in the country. Zed played alongside André Curbelo, who later became a point guard for Illinois.

Winning a State Championship

In his junior year, Zed's team won the New York Class AA state championship. This was a big achievement for them! In his senior year, Zed was amazing on the court. He scored about 18 points and grabbed 8.7 rebounds per game.

Standout Games

Zed had some incredible games against strong teams. He scored 25 points against Sierra Canyon High School. He also scored 37 points when playing against The Patrick School. These games showed how skilled he was.

Choosing a College

Many colleges wanted Zed to play for them. He was considered a top player in New York. On September 22, 2019, Zed decided to join Ohio State. He chose Ohio State over other great teams like Florida and Wisconsin.

College Career Highlights

Zed Key started his college basketball journey at Ohio State. He quickly showed his skills on the court.

Freshman Year at Ohio State

During his first year, Zed often came off the bench to play. He averaged 5.2 points and 3.4 rebounds per game. He played in all 31 games that season. Zed also blocked 22 shots, which was the second-highest on his team. In one game against Cleveland State, he had a "double-double." This means he scored 12 points and grabbed 10 rebounds in the same game.

Sophomore Year as a Starter

In his second year, Zed became a regular starter for Ohio State. He had his best game yet against Duke. Ohio State was not ranked, but they still beat Duke at home. Zed scored a career-high 20 points in that exciting game. Overall, he averaged 7.8 points and 5.4 rebounds per game. He started 23 games for the Buckeyes that season.

Transferring to Dayton

On April 15, 2024, Zed Key decided to transfer to the Dayton Flyers. He will continue his college basketball career there.

Career Statistics

Here are Zed Key's college basketball statistics. These numbers show how he performed each season.

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