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Duke standout Zion Williamson suffered what is believed to be a mild knee injury during the first quarter of Wednesday night’s matchup against the UNC Tarheels. Like most of the basketball-loving world, Celtics All-Star Kyrie Irving was watching when Zion went down. Irving was also a star at Duke, and he knows a thing or […]

The freak injury to Duke forward Zion Williamson has put in perspective his impending value to NBA teams hoping to acquire him. To some, he could be worth a bunch of wins right now if he had been allowed to go to the NBA straight from high school, making him an immediate game-changer: “If he […]

Duke standout Zion Williamson suffered a mild knee sprain 36 seconds into Wednesday night’s matchup against the UNC Tarheels. The injury was unfortunate, but how it happened has Nike in a bit of hot water. As he dribbled the ball near the free-throw line, Williamson planted his foot to make a cut in the opposite […]

In the wake of top draft prospect Zion Williamson’s injury, it has been reported that Duke paid for his insurance policy to make sure that he’s covered financially in case his draft stock goes down: Sources: Duke paid for Zion Williamson’s insurance policy, as schools are allowed to do. Premium for a $8 million loss […]

The Duke-University of North Carolina game that took place on Wednesday night was slated to be a big one. With names like Barak Obama in attendance, the whole world was watching to see how the matchup between two iconic college basketball powerhouses and rivals would shake down. Sadly, though, right after tip-off and less than […]

Top draft prospect Zion Williamson suffered a scary foot injury when the Duke Blue Devils faced the North Carolina Tar Heels on Wednesday. Thousands of fans, including NBA players, have sent their well wishes to the promising big man, including former Duke star Carlos Boozer. However, Boozer initially tagged the wrong Zion in his Twitter […]

Utah Jazz forward Donovan Mitchell called out the NCAA in the aftermath of Zion Williamson’s injury: Again let’s remember all the money that went into this game…. and these players get none of it…. and now Zion gets hurt… something has to change @NCAA — Donovan Mitchell (@spidadmitchell) February 21, 2019 Williamson, projected to be […]

Duke head coach Mike Krzyzewski seemed unsure if the injury to freshman phenom Zion Williamson was caused by him bursting out of his shoe in the opening 33 seconds of a rivalry game against the North Carolina Tar Heels. Williamson attempted to maneuver past Luke Maye, only to have his shoe betray him, breaking through and […]

Sports gear magnate Nike had a bad day at the office, as the spotlight shifted to Zion Williamson and the Duke Blue Devils taking on the North Carolina Tar Heels, only for the main attraction to have his shoe explode 33 seconds into the sold-out game. Williamson, the projected top pick in this year’s NBA […]

Duke freshman Zion Williamson suffered an untimely knee injury 33 seconds into a rivalry matchup against North Carolina. While he was quickly ruled out for the remainder of the game, the predicted top pick of this upcoming NBA Draft got some support from former President Barack Obama. “Zion Williamson seems like an outstanding young man […]

One of the most heated college basketball matchups took place on Wednesday night when North Carolina matched up with Duke. Unfortunately, fans were robbed of seeing the likely No. 1 pick play when Zion Williamson injured himself after slipping out of his shoes in the first minute of play. Williamson was wearing Oklahoma City star Paul […]

Tell all the shoe jokes you want, but Brooklyn Nets guard Spencer Dinwiddie is having none of it, especially if it’s the future of a promising collegiate player at stake. Zion Williamson recently picked up a knee injury during the Blue Devils’ rivalry match-up with the North Carolina Tar Heels. Less than a minute into […]

The Duke Blue Devils were manhandled by the North Carolina Tar Heels Wednesday night, 88-72, no thanks to Zion Williamson’s injury a little over 30 seconds into the game. The unfortunate moment brought out the trolls on Twitter with all kinds of tasteless jokes and Puma isn’t exempt from this with their jab at Nike. […]

The Duke Blue Devils’ home game against the North Carolina Tar Heels was perhaps the most anticipated non-tournament game in recent memory. The presence of Zion Williamson, the man-beast who’s been terrorizing rims and opponents on a nightly basis, added fuel to the hype that even got former United States President Barack Obama in attendance. […]

Duke star Zion Williamson has been diagnosed with a mild knee sprain, but the extent of his injury is yet to be determined. Williamson suffered the injury during Duke’s highly anticipated rivalry match-up with North Carolina. Less than one minute into the game, the 18-year-old phenom slipped and fell awkwardly when his shoe fell apart. […]

Duke phenom Zion Williamson injured his knee on Wednesday against North Carolina just 33 seconds into the game, and now everyone wants to know which NIKE shoe he was wearing. Williamson was wearing the Nike PG 2.5 PE, a signature shoe of Oklahoma City Thunder superstar Paul George. Williamson planted his foot and the shoe literally […]

Duke Blue Devils phenom Zion Williamson suffered a knee injury on Duke’s first possession of the game during their matchup with the North Carolina Tar Heels on Wednesday night, as his foot actually blew threw his sneaker as Williamson pivoted and slipped. Afterward, Los Angeles Lakers’ star LeBron James took to Twitter to voice his […]

Zion Williamson’s foot literally exploded out of his shoe and had to leave Duke’s game against UNC. Yooooo Zion really exploded out of his own shoe @SLAMKicks (via @SportsCenter) pic.twitter.com/0Oj9Rm20z2 — SLAM (@SLAMonline) February 21, 2019 Earlier in the season, some surmised that Duke Blue Devils phenom Zion Williamson should sit for the remainder of […]

Zion Williamson is a freak of nature. No human being that big and strong should still be that explosive, quick, and skilled. The Duke freshman going first overall is practically a formality at this point— regardless of fit. For those of you who pay no attention to betting, that would mean you would have to […]

Matchups between the Duke Blue Devils and North Carolina Tar Heels always draw extra attention from college basketball fans, especially when both schools are ranked in the top-10. The presence of Blue Devils phenom Zion Williamson, though, is the biggest reason why re-sale tickets for Wednesday’s game between the Tobacco Road rivals are approaching $3,500 […]

There is little doubt that Zion Williamson is going to be the number one overall pick in the upcoming draft. He has dominated the college level and seems ready to move on to the NBA. With Williamson’s dominant physical abilities, there are many who believed he could have been an NBA contributor immediately. Even if […]

The legend of Zion Williamson only has gotten bigger this year. It’s gotten Super Bowl big, in fact. Ahead of Wednesday’s Duke-North Carolina game at Cameron Indoor Stadium, tickets to see the favored No. 1 overall pick in the 2019 NBA Draft have been priced at $2,500 — and that’s only enough for the cheap […]

Zion Williamson has a unique combination of size, speed, and athleticism that has led many to believe he is simply a freak of nature. In a recent interview with Devin Gordon of GQ, Williamson shared how he gained a hundred pounds in a span of just two years, which might just serve as evidence to […]

Projected first overall pick Zion Williamson has been receiving a ton of hype over the past year. His speed and athleticism as a big man has been instrumental for Duke’s success as of late, and with March Madness looming, expect him to play better as the Blue Devils gun for the national championship. Despite being […]

Earlier this season, consensus No. 1 overall pick Zion Williamson made his first appearance in New York City’s Madison Square Garden, as his Duke Blue Devils defeated the 12th-ranked Texas Tech Red Raiders, 69-58. Williamson apparently enjoyed his MSG debut, and in a recent interview with Devin Gordon of GQ, the 18-year-old shared what his […]

It was recently reported that the ticket prices for the highly-anticipated matchup between Duke and UNC rivals that of a significant NBA game. We all knew that all the hype surrounding the contest would lead to a hike in ticket prices, but a lot of people were still taken aback by how high the rates […]

After a relatively underwhelming 2019 Dunk Contest in the NBA, hoop fans were given a treat with a video of Duke phenom Zion Williamson dunking from the free-throw line. The video, which was uploaded back in August, featured the 18-year-old rising star taking flight from the charity stripe and throwing down a Michael Jordan-esque slam. Williamson, […]

In 2016, the two overwhelming favorites entering next year’s main event at All-Star Saturday – assuming they accept invitations to participate, of course – went head-to-head for aerial supremacy at Under Armour’s Elite 24, an annual showcase of the top high school basketball players in the country. Who emerged victorious between Hamidou Diallo and Zion […]

Oklahoma City Thunder wing Hamidou Diallo took home the trophy as this year’s Slam Dunk Contest winner. He’s already calling people out as the reigning champion. The first person in his cross-hairs? Zion Williamson. OKC’s Hamidou Diallo, who lost to Duke’s Zion Williamson in a high school dunk contest, wants a rematch next year in […]

Duke superstar Zion Williamson won’t be taking part in Saturday’s dunk contest at All-Star weekend, but he gave fans a glimpse of the future while warming up for their game versus North Carolina State. The NBA world will watch Atlanta Hawks big man John Collins, New York Knicks guard Dennis Smith Jr., Charlotte Hornets forward Miles […]

Duke University star Zion Williamson projects to be selected near the top of the 2019 NBA Draft. The 18-year-old has shown he can do it all during his first taste of college basketball. Williamson’s success hasn’t gone unnoticed. In fact, he has himself a fan in one of the NBA’s top shooters. Via Ben Golliver […]

A co-sign from Los Angeles Lakers superstar LeBron James is every potential — and current — NBA player’s dream and Zion Williamson is living the dream. James sat down to talk to ESPN’s Dave McMenamin, where he spoke with agent Rich Paul of Klutch Sports, close friend and associate Randy Mims, and Lakers teammates Kentavious Caldwell-Pope […]

Former Green Bay Packers star  Julius Peppers was one of the league’s best defensive ends. His talent as a pass-rusher was unheralded. The 6’7″ 300 lb. monster used his size and surprising speed to get around the edge and to put pressure on the quarterback. Peppers was one of a kind because he was able […]

Another day, another NBA player gushing about Duke superstar Zion Williamson. New Orleans Pelicans big man Jahlil Okafor, who led the Blue Devils to a national title in 2015, is the latest to shower basketball’s next big thing with praise. “He’s phenomenal,” Okafor said of Williamson, per K.C. Johnson of the Chicago Tribune. “I played some […]

Duke freshman Zion Williamson says “it would be dope” to play with Kyrie Irving and Kevin Durant next season in the NBA. Williamson is widely expected to be the No. 1 overall pick in the 2019 NBA Draft. It just so happens that the New York Knicks have the worst record in the NBA right […]

Scottie Pippen needs a history lesson. In an appearance on “The Jump” Friday afternoon, the Hall of Famer was asked where Duke University star Zion Williamson stacks up on a theoretical draft board of all-time great prospects. His answer not only showed a lack of knowledge about the hallowed 1984 NBA draft, but also served […]

After letting the dust settle, it becomes clear that despite losing Kristaps Porzingis, the New York Knicks have emerged as winners following Thurday’s franchise-altering deal. The team were successful in dumping the burdensome salaries of Courtney Lee and Tim Hardaway Jr., which reportedly gives them the option to sign two max players this summer. Nonetheless, […]

Thursday started off with some big news – that New Orleans Pelicans star Anthony Davis would treat a new team as a one-year pit-stop before signing with the Los Angeles Lakers in 2020. Little did basketball fans know that even bigger news was coming. ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski reported that New York Knicks star Kristaps Porzingis […]

Chicago Bulls shooting guard Zach LaVine has high praise for Duke freshman Zion Williamson, who is projected to be a lottery pick in the 2019 NBA Draft should he leave Duke after one season. Zach LaVine says Zion Williamson is a “franchise-changer” and “a freak of nature.” LaVine also had some words about Zion Williamson, calling […]