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Zach LeDay

Zachary Vincent LeDay (born May 30, 1994) is an American-born naturalized Azerbaijani professional basketball player for Partizan Mozzart Bet of the Serbian League, the Adriatic League and the EuroLeague. He played college basketball for the University of South Florida and Virginia Tech. At a height of 2.02 m (6'7 1⁄2") tall, and a weight of 107 kg (235 lbs.), LeDay primarily plays at the power forward position.

Zach LeDay
LeDay with Partizan
No. 2 – Partizan Mozzart Bet
PositionPower forward / Center
LeagueEuroLeague
ABA League
Serbian League
Personal information
Born (1994-05-30) May 30, 1994 (age 29)
Dallas, Texas, U.S.
NationalityAmerican / Azerbaijani
Listed height2.02 m (6 ft 8 in)
Listed weight106 kg (234 lb)
Career information
High school
College
NBA draft2017: undrafted
Playing career2016–present
Career history
2017–2018Hapoel Gilboa Galil
2018–2019Olympiacos
2019–2020Žalgiris
2020–2021Olimpia Milano
2021–presentPartizan
Career highlights and awards

Early life and college career edit

LeDay attended Skyline High School in Dallas,[1] then transferred for his senior year to The Colony High School in The Colony, Texas.

LeDay played two years at South Florida, where he averaged 3.4 points and 2.5 rebounds in his sophomore year. On June 4, 2014, LeDay transferred from South Florida to Virginia Tech, but sat out first season at Virginia Tech per NCAA transfer rules.[2]

In his senior year at Virginia Tech, LeDay averaged 16.4 points, 7.3 rebounds and 1.2 assists per game. He under new coach Buzz Williams led Virginia Tech to first NCAA tournament in 10 years.

On March 12, 2017, LeDay was named to the ACC All-Tournament Second Team.[3]

He participated in the Portsmouth Invitational Tournament following his senior season, averaging 18.9 points and 9.6 rebounds in three games played. LeDay was named to the Portsmouth Invitational Tournament All-Tournament First Team.

Professional career edit

Hapoel Gilboa Galil (2017–2018) edit

On July 27, 2017, LeDay signed with the Israeli team Hapoel Gilboa Galil for the 2017–18 season.[4] On December 9, 2017, LeDay recorded a double-double of 22 points and 20 rebounds in a 72–71 win over Hapoel Jerusalem, becoming the first player to record a 20-point, 20-rebounds game in the Israeli Premier League since Diamon Simpson in 2014.[5] He was subsequently named Israeli League Round 9 MVP.[6] On March 2, 2018, LeDay participated in the Israeli League All-Star Game and the Slam Dunk Contest during the same event.[7]

During his season with Gilboa Galil, LeDay was named two-time Israeli League Player of the Month (for games played in December and April).[8][9] LeDay helped Gilboa Galil reach the 2018 Israeli League Playoffs, where they eventually lost to Hapoel Jerusalem. LeDay finished the season as the league second-leading scorer with 19.5 points per game, second in efficiency rating with 23.0 per game and fifth in rebounds with 8.2 per game.

On June 8, 2018, LeDay earned a spot in the All-Israeli League First Team.[10]

Olympiacos (2018–2019) edit

On June 29, 2018, LeDay joined the Atlanta Hawks for the 2018 NBA Summer League.[11]

On July 7, 2018, LeDay signed a three-year deal with the Greek team Olympiacos of the EuroLeague.[12] On November 30, 2018, LeDay recorded a season-high 28 points, shooting 9-of-11 from the field, along with eight rebounds and two steals in a 90–72 win over Budućnost, becoming the first player in the EuroLeague who recorded 42 PIR in 21 minutes.[13] He was subsequently named EuroLeague Round 10 MVP.[14] LeDay took part in 25 Greek League games with 11.2 points and 4.8 rebounds per game.

On July 5, 2019, LeDay parted ways with Olympiacos.[15]

Žalgiris (2019–2020) edit

On July 27, 2019, LeDay signed a 1+1-year deal with Žalgiris Kaunas of the Lithuanian Basketball League.[16] On October 17, 2019, LeDay recorded 26 points, shooting 10-of-14 from the field, along with nine rebounds, two assists and one steal, leading Žalgiris to an 86–73 win over Real Madrid.[17] LeDay averaged 11.8 points, 4.7 rebounds, and 1.0 assists per game. On July 13, 2020, LeDay officially parted ways with the Lithuanian club.[18]

Olimpia Milano (2020–2021) edit

On July 13, 2020, he signed with Olimpia Milano of the Lega Basket Serie A (LBA) and the EuroLeague.[19] At the end of the season, despite some excellent performances and helping his team to the 2021 EuroLeague Final Four where Milano finished in third place (10 points and 4.6 rebounds per contest, in 36 games, shooting with 46.6% from beyond the arc) LeDay mutually consented with Milano to part ways on July 6, 2021.[20]

Partizan (2021–present) edit

On July 6, 2021, he signed a two-year deal with Partizan of the ABA League and the EuroCup.[21] During the 2022–23 season, Partizan was eliminated from the Real Madrid in tight playoffs series. Over the season, LeDay averaged 11.4 points, 5.1 rebounds and 1.2 assists per game. Partizan ended the 2022–23 season by lifting the ABA League championship trophy, after 3–2 score against Crvena zvezda in the Finals series.[22] On July 2, 2023, LeDay renewed his contract with Partizan for another two years.

Over 2023–24 season, LeDay averaged 10.2 points, 4.6 rebounds and career-high 1.5 assists over 29 EuroLeague games.

National team career edit

In February 2024, LeDay debuted for Azerbaijan in match against Switzerland.[23]

Career statistics edit

Legend
  GP Games played   GS  Games started  MPG  Minutes per game
 FG%  Field-goal percentage  3P%  3-point field-goal percentage  FT%  Free-throw percentage
 RPG  Rebounds per game  APG  Assists per game  SPG  Steals per game
 BPG  Blocks per game  PPG  Points per game  PIR  Performance Index Rating
 Bold  Career high

EuroLeague edit

Year Team GP GS MPG FG% 3P% FT% RPG APG SPG BPG PPG PIR
2018–19 Olympiacos 30 2 17.0 .538 .357 .781 4.0 .3 .3 .4 9.7 10.8
2019–20 Žalgiris 28 6 22.4 .505 .434 .844 4.7 1.0 .5 .7 11.8 13.2
2020–21 Olimpia Milano 36 34 24.7 .481 .466 .918 4.5 .6 .6 .3 10.0 12.2
2022–23 Partizan 39 34 30.9 .500 .384 .853 5.1 1.2 .7 .3 11.4 14.1
2023–24 29 22 30.1 .466 .362 .880 4.6 1.5 .8 .1 10.2 13.1
Career 162 98 25.3 .497 .404 .852 4.6 .9 .6 .4 10.6 12.7

Personal edit

LeDay's younger brother, Seth, currently plays in Iceland for Grindavík. He played college basketball for East Carolina University.[24]

References edit

  1. ^ "LeDay's development propels Hokies into ACC tournament". dailypress.com. March 8, 2016. Retrieved December 14, 2017.
  2. ^ "Virginia Tech lands South Florida transfer Zach LeDay". bustingbrackets.com. June 4, 2014. Retrieved September 11, 2018.
  3. ^ "Zach LeDay Named to ACC All-Tournament Team". fightinggobbler.com. March 12, 2017. Retrieved December 14, 2017.
  4. ^ "Zach LeDay Signs with Israeli Basketball Team Hapoel Galil Gilboa". virginiatech.sportswar.com. July 27, 2017. Retrieved December 14, 2017.
  5. ^ "Winner League, Game 9: Gilboa Galil Vs Hapoel J-M". basket.co.il. December 9, 2017. Retrieved December 14, 2017.
  6. ^ מצטיין המחזור התשיעי: זאק לידיי. basket.co.il (in Hebrew). December 14, 2017. Retrieved December 14, 2017.
  7. ^ אולסטאר: הזרים גברו על הישראלים. basket.co.il (in Hebrew). March 2, 2018. Retrieved March 2, 2018.
  8. ^ שחקן החודש בליגת ווינר סל: זאק לידיי. basket.co.il (in Hebrew). December 28, 2017. Retrieved December 28, 2017.
  9. ^ שחקן חודש אפריל: זאק לידיי. basket.co.il (in Hebrew). May 2, 2018. Retrieved May 2, 2018.
  10. ^ חמישיית העונה בליגת ווינר סל 2017/18. basket.co.il (in Hebrew). June 8, 2018. Retrieved June 8, 2018.
  11. ^ "Hawks Announce 2018 Summer League Roster". nba.com. June 29, 2018. Retrieved June 29, 2018.
  12. ^ "Olympiacos tabs big man LeDay". EuroLeague.net. July 7, 2018. Retrieved July 7, 2018.
  13. ^ "Zach LeDay: First player with 42 PIR in 21 minutes". EuroHoops.net. December 2, 2018. Retrieved December 5, 2018.
  14. ^ "Round 10 MVP: Zach LeDay, Olympiacos Piraeus". EuroLeague.net. December 1, 2018. Retrieved December 1, 2018.
  15. ^ "Zach LeDay, Olympiacos officially part ways". EuroLeague.net. July 5, 2019. Retrieved July 5, 2019.
  16. ^ "Zalgiris rounds out roster with LeDay". EuroLeague.net. July 27, 2019. Retrieved July 27, 2019.
  17. ^ "Zalgiris Kaunas vs. Real Madrid - Game". EuroLeague.net. October 17, 2019. Retrieved October 17, 2019.
  18. ^ Carchia, Emiliano (July 13, 2020). "Zach LeDay leaves Zalgiris after successful season, he will join Olimpia Milano". Sportando. Retrieved July 13, 2020.
  19. ^ Carchia, Emiliano (July 13, 2020). "Olimpia Milano signs Zach Leday to two-year contract". Sportando. Retrieved July 13, 2020.
  20. ^ ""Dedications, results achieved": Olimpia Milan wishes all the best to Zach LeDay". olimpiamilano.com. 6 July 2021.
  21. ^ Normasoft. Net, Normasoft. "Zek LeDej je treće pojačanje crno-belog tima za sezonu 2021/22". Normacore.com. Retrieved 2021-07-06.
  22. ^ "PARTIZAN MOZZART BET ARE 2022/23 ADMIRALBET ABA LEAGUE CHAMPIONS". aba-liga.com. 22 June 2023. Retrieved 23 June 2023.
  23. ^ "Zvezda Partizana igra za Azerbejdžan!". sportklub.n1info.rs (in Serbian). 22 February 2024. Retrieved 22 February 2024.
  24. ^ "Seth LeDay - ECU Pirates". ECUPirates.com. Retrieved September 11, 2018.

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