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In a way, it’s easy to take Zion Williamson’s game for granted. The Duke sensation’s dropped-from-the-sky dunks, soaring weak-side blocks, and looming overall athletic supremacy is what propelled him to nationwide fame as a high-schooler, and what separates him most from any draft prospect the NBA has ever seen. But those imminently highlight-worthy exploits inevitably […]

Zion Williamson isn’t just a generational NBA prospect. As one teacher at Spartanburg Day School tells it, the Duke University sensation is an extremely gifted poet, too – to the extent he could have potentially made a career as a writer. “I hope he won’t mind me saying this, but he’s a hell of a […]

The New York Knicks are coming off yet another disappointing season, finishing with a league-worst 16-65 record. However, things could change within the next couple of months because not only are they expected to get one of the top three picks in this June’s draft, but they also have enough cap space to sign two […]

Los Angeles Lakers superstar LeBron James has nothing but praise for Duke standout and consensus 2019 No. 1 overall pick Zion Williamson. James appeared on another episode of HBO’s “The Shop,” and Zion became one of the talking points. On the clip released by HBO on Twitter, The King gave his insights on what he […]

The New England Patriots parted ways with tight end Rob Gronkowski following his retirement this offseason. It appears wide receiver Julian Edelman has an idea of a suitable replacement. Duke forward Zion Williamson is preparing to be a top pick in the 2019 NBA Draft. Edelman made one last attempt for him to make his […]

Overshadowed by the Denver Nuggets’ first-round match-up with the San Antonio Spurs is the news of rookie forward Michael Porter Jr. getting ready for next season. Porter Jr. was one of the single-biggest recruits in the 2017-18 NCAA men’s basketball season and hailed as a top-3 lottery pick at one point, but he barely played […]

Duke’s Zion Williamson has been the consensus best player in college basketball since he committed to Duke, and for good reason. The 18-year-old possesses a truly rare blend of size and athleticism, along with elite body control that allowed him to dominate the ranks of the NCAA this season. In 33 games, he averaged 22.6 […]

Sacramento Kings guard De’Aaron Fox ripped college basketball analyst Fran Fraschilla for his recent Twitter post about this June’s potential first overall pick Zion Williamson. Williamson recently posted a video on Twitter, announcing his intentions to join the upcoming NBA draft. In the said video, the collegiate phenom thanked Duke’s basketball program. Fraschilla responded to […]

If the Phoenix Suns end up receiving the No. 1 overall selection in June’s NBA Draft, they apparently aren’t going with the best overall player on the board. What they would acquire, however, is a player with superstar potential, at a position they dearly need to fill for the sustainability of the franchise. While Zion […]

Former Duke standout Zion Williamson made headlines earlier this week when he decided to declare for this year’s NBA Draft, but he isn’t stopping there. On Wednesday, Williamson joined the associate director of the Blue Devils Network, Nolan Elingburg, and his wife, Daniel, to reveal the gender of their unborn baby. Via Jaclyn Hendricks of […]

As one of the only freshmen to ever win the Naismith Award and one of the most recognizable college basketball players of all time, the hype train surrounding Zion Williamson keeps steaming forward. Williamson, who declared for the 2019 NBA Draft in an Instagram post on Monday, has been the presumptive No. 1 overall pick […]

Former Duke Blue Devils big man Zion Williamson has now officially declared for the 2019 NBA Draft and is obviously slated to become the No. 1 overall pick. While Williamson realistically has a shot at landing only in about four different cities, the entire league will surely be talking about the up-and-comer as the annual […]

The Zion Williamson led Duke Blue Devils were eliminated in the Elite Eight last weekend. Michigan State knocked off Duke 68-67 to advance to the final four. Therefore, its time to look forward at the potential landing spots for him as the number one prospect coming out for the draft. The hype surrounding Williamson is […]

Duke star Zion Williamson has declared for the 2019 NBA Draft. Williamson announced his decision on Instagram. The high-flyer is widely expected to be the No. 1 overall pick in this year’s draft. https://www.instagram.com/p/BwSqOCCFyXE/ In 33 games for Duke this season, Zion Williamson was a man among boys. The power forward averaged 22.6 points, 8.9 […]

While the NBA might have had some dips in television ratings during the regular season, the Duke Blue Devils actually saw their ratings increase throughout their televised games. According to the Duke basketball program via Real GM, Duke averaged 2.23 million viewers per ESPN telecast, which is slightly higher than the 1.99 million that the […]

Duke Blue Devils star Zion Williamson has capped one of the most notable college basketball seasons in recent memory by winning the Naismith Player of the Year award, becoming just the third freshmen to ever earn that distinction. Anthony Davis and Kevin Durant were the other two: Zion Williamson has been named the Naismith Player […]

Unless you have been hiding under a rock, Zion Williamson has been hailed as the most gifted NBA prospect since LeBron James. The 6’7, 285-pound phenom is expected to declare for the NBA Draft soon, and the New York Knicks are in prime position to draft Williamson this June. But before Williamson decides to declare, […]

The sneaker bidding war for Duke freshman and soon-to-be top-pick rookie Zion Williamson has reportedly been narrowed down to a three-horse race. A recent report by Jess Golden of CNBC has Under Armour CEO Kevin Plank giving Williamson his due props, but saying his company will have to be thoughtful in what they can offer, likely […]

Zion Williamson isn’t LeBron James. When it comes to the bidding war among shoe companies for the consensus top prospect in the 2019 NBA draft, though, Williamson’s is expected to rival that of the four-time MVP’s when he first entered the league back in 2003. The internet sports book BetOnline.ag currently sets the over-under on […]

The Phoenix Suns could find themselves making the first selection of the NBA Draft for the second season in a row after grabbing center DeAndre Ayton with the No. 1 overall pick last year. If the Suns are gifted the top selection, they will almost certainly nab Duke freshman sensation Zion Williamson, who is fully expected […]

A recent report suggested that consensus No. 1 overall pick in the upcoming draft, Zion Williamson, is being eyed as a potential addition to the Team USA roster for the upcoming FIBA World Cup. When asked about the rumor, San Antonio Spurs and Team USA head coach Gregg Popovich refused to add fuel to the […]

Zion Williamson’s basketball hiatus was short-lived. And the same goes for his encounter with an orange cylinder. Following Duke’s 68-67 season-ending loss to Michigan State on Sunday, it appears that the presumptive No. 1 pick in the 2019 NBA Draft jumped back into the gym “pickup game” style. Zion back at it! 😱 Please tell […]

As a result of Duke’s loss to Michigan State in the Elite Eight round of the NCAA Tournament this past weekend, Zion Williamson’s collegiate basketball career is almost surely over, as he is the consensus No. 1 overall prospect heading into June’s NBA Draft. There are four teams that are most likely to land the […]

An NBA Draft scout offered a surprising comparison for top-overall prospect Zion Williamson, linking him to Golden State Warriors forward Draymond Green due to his never-ending motor. “His closest analog in the NBA is probably Draymond Green, just way more athletic,” the scout told Sports Illustrated. “Draymond Green with rockets in his a**. Play the […]

After the Michigan State Spartans eliminated the Duke Blue Devils from the NCAA tournament yesterday, ESPN is now reporting that freshman forward and collegiate sensation Zion Williamson is strongly considering returning to Duke next season. According to the report, Williamson’s camp isn’t really excited to be part of the teams that are expected to get […]

USA Basketball reportedly has interest in adding Zion Williamson to their 12-man roster for the 2019 FIBA World Cup which takes place in China, according to Marc Stein of the New York Times. Zion Williamson and Duke lost to Michigan State in the Elite Eight on Sunday. Zion is widely expected to be the No. […]

Sunday night saw the official end to Zion Williamson’s short-lived college career, as his Duke Blue Devils fell to the Michigan State Spartans, 68-67, in the Elite 8 round of this season’s NCAA tournament. Despite the disappointing end to his season, however, Williamson still remains to be one of the biggest names coming into the […]

This may not exactly surprise you, but it appears that Zion Williamson has likely played his final collegiate game for the Duke Blue Devils. Following Sunday’s loss in the Elite Eight to the Michigan State Spartans, Williamson admitted that there is a good chance that he’ll be declaring for the NBA Draft after his freshman […]

Duke Blue Devils star Zion Williamson continues to generate a lot of buzz, especially with the NBA draft just a few months away. A lot of players, past and present, are raving about the idea of Zion dominating in the NBA. Former Boston Celtics forward and NBA analyst Paul Pierce even said that Williamson is […]

This is no joking matter. There’s a slight chance the Philadephia 76ers can actually land Zion Williamson. How can that be? Well, thanks to some moves by former 76ers GM Sam Hinkie, the playoff-bound team out of Philly could be the surprise winners of the Duke standout sweepstakes this coming NBA Draft. In 2015, Hinkie made a […]

Prominent NBA analyst Colin Cowherd is the latest to go all in on the Zion Williamson craze. So much so, that he believes that the Los Angeles Lakers should consider trading LeBron James for the Duke superstar. In a recent episode of his program, “The Herd,” Cowherd pointed out that while James remains to be […]

Boston Celtics legend Paul Pierce came out with an eye-catching statement on Sunday pertaining to Duke standout Zion Williamson. According to Pierce, he already considers Zion to be a top player not only in college, but in the world of basketball altogether: Here a Hot take for you all Zion Williams is already a top […]

Zion Williamson, the consensus first overall pick in this summer’s draft, recently admitted that he would love to play for the New York Knicks. Speaking to Steve Serby of the New York Post, the 18-year-old shared his admiration for the organization, as he welcomed the idea of the Knicks potentially drafting him this June. “I […]

Dennis Smith Jr. was shown an edited photo featuring Zion Williamson, Kevin Durant, and Kyrie Irving donning the New York Knicks jersey. His reaction was priceless. Peep the clip below posted by the House of Highlights. Notice how Smith Jr.’s mood quickly shifted upon seeing the edited photo. He even said… “Tell KD and tell Kyrie […]

Zion Williamson is almost too big. The Duke sensation’s size and strength are indeed one of his best physical attributes. He routinely makes power-five college basketball players and NBA prospects look far smaller than their listed weight due to his broad shoulders, huge chest, thick arms, and solid base. Coming into the season, though, some NBA scouts […]

Earl Monroe knows a thing or two about what it takes to win with the New York Knicks. The Hall of Fame guard teamed with Walt Frazier, Dave DeBusschere, and Bill Bradley in 1973 to lead the Knicks to a title over Jerry West, Wilt Chamberlain, Gail Goodrich, and the Los Angeles Lakers, the organization’s […]

The NBA’s regular season has only three weeks left, and most teams are down to their final 10 games. As the regular season winds down, March Madness begins as teams compete for the National Championship. Zion Williamson and Duke are the favorites to win the title, but which team would be the best fit for […]

Los Angeles Lakers legend Kobe Bryant can sort of relate to Duke star Zion Williamson. Although Bryant didn’t go to college, he received the same hype Williamson is getting right now during his high school days at Lower Merion High School in Pennsylvania. Kobe, who thinks Zion can be a star in the NBA, says staying […]

The Phoenix Suns have the worst record in the Western Conference and could get the No. 1 overall pick in the 2019 NBA Draft. Duke star Zion Williamson is expected to be the first pick in the 2019 Draft. Suns small forward Josh Jackson says the high-flyer would “fit right in” with Phoenix if the Suns […]