From 2015-18, Williamson became the most famous high school player since LeBron James en route to being the top attraction in college basketball. [54] Williamson was also offered a football scholarship by Eric Mateos, tight ends coach for LSU, but did not show interest. "I began making suggestions. [155] Lee Sartor, Williamson's high school coach, reported that basketball coach Roy Williams told Williamson "that he was probably one of the best high school players he's seen since Michael Jordan. Overall he burned them for six makes, a career best. [26] He repeated as SCISA Region I-2A Player of the Year. All of those teams intrinsically have entertaining guys to watch. [49][50], Wofford offered Williamson his first college basketball scholarship when he was a freshman in high school. "[163] Williamson has the ability to defend multiple positions well due to his speed and length, although his defensive effort has been questioned. ", "Prospect Report: Zion Williamson Of Duke", "One of nation's top basketball recruits resides in Spartanburg, says Coach K offered scholarship", "Zion Williamson Signs Multiyear Deal With Jordan Brand", "Report: Zion's shoe deal worth $75 million over five years", "Giannis Antetokounmpo, Zion Williamson among stars aiding arena workers", https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Zion_Williamson&oldid=1149842621. Lob your question my way on Twitter. One of them was 17-year-old Zion Williamson. 2 Kentucky 11884", "Zion Williamson's Almost-Perfect First Half Propels Duke to 22-Point Win Over Army", "Williamson Leads No. Some of his old teammates are scattered in the bleachers. [67] In his following game, a 9472 victory over Army, Williamson tallied 27 points, 16 rebounds, and 6 blocks. He referenced the one below in particular. He smiles slightly, perhaps amused by his own poetic assessment, a deviation from his typically matter-of-fact tone. (Mike Krzyzewski) is just the most legendary coach that ever coached college basketball. Fifty? Five comps for Zion "See what I mean about the sensitivity?" [6], Williamson attended Spartanburg Day School, a small K12 private school in Spartanburg, South Carolina, where he played basketball for the Griffins. | Learn more about Warren Williamson's work experience, education, connections & more by visiting their profile . In late-September, team officials were hopeful that he would be ready to return by the start of the season. While the students occasionally shared their writing for critiques, Williamson didn't love reading his work out loud in front of the class. An ad blocker has likely prevented this video . Nor is he without athletic gifts. Now the Racers (15-2), who made the NCAA Tournament last season, have a huge matchup against Belmont (13-4) on Thursday. Before becoming Duke's star. In a freaky coincidence, South Dakota State's Mike Daum and Campbell's Chris Clemons started the season at 2,232 apiece. [121] On September 15, Williamson was named to the NBA All-Rookie First Team. At this point, it's a wonder to many how a talent like Morant wound up in Murray, Ky. When he is asked how it feels to play so close to his old high school and how his years there shaped him, he pauses to gather his thoughts. [15] Entering the season, he was among 50 players selected to the Naismith Prep Player of the Year Award watch list. Ja Morant is an incredible point guard and is a potential top five pick because of his floor-reading ability as much as his athleticism. Still, he was dunking by then -- as was Morant, whose first slam in a game came at 14 playing with Williamson. He was 14 of 24 from the field, but there is no doubt which bucket was his biggest. Family Life. [142] On January 26, 2023, Williamson was selected for his second NBA All-Star appearance. : Zion Williamson 'probably the best damn tight end to ever live', "Zion Williamson takes over top spot in 247Sports' 2018 basketball player rankings", "Clemson has become the surprise favorite for 5-star basketball recruit Zion Williamson", "Zion Williamson pledge gives Duke top three players in ESPN 100", "Zion Williamson: 'I will be joining the brotherhood of Duke University', "Duke has the top three basketball recruits in the country. Sometimes, he adds, people ask him for his former classmate's number. [3] Between eighth and ninth grade, he grew from 5ft 9in (1.75m) to 6ft 3in (1.91m). This is not a set. Dr . For services to education. "The kid can write.". Career statistics and player information from, This page was last edited on 14 April 2023, at 19:28. Deems remembers him as a student who was passionate about history and wanted to join the school's delegation to the capitol for a government immersion program -- a logistical challenge, she recalls, because he couldn't go anywhere at the time without being interrupted. He is a sensation who was picked by the New Orleans Pelicans in 2019. During his only season at Duke, he averaged 22.6 points per game and 8.9 rebounds per game. Moreover, he was included in the All-USA first team by USA . Kane wanders into the back gym, looking for grub. Krzyzewski, who first visited Spartanburg Day when Williamson was a sophomore, says the teen star faced pressure to leave and play for more competitive prep schools. [90][91][92] He was held out from his team's final six games in the regular season. [74] He eclipsed the Duke freshman record for single-game points previously held by Marvin Bagley III and JJ Redick. "), instead telling stories that paint a picture of an active, growing mind. [169], Williamson out with knee injury in February 2019, Williamson sits on the bench during a game versus, 202223 season: Contract extension and season-ending injury, South Carolina Independent School Association, "Zion Williamson selected to 2021 NBA All-Star Game", "Williamson drawing attention as one of 2018's finest", "Chick-fil-A Classic: Zion Williamson is taking the country by storm", "The legend of basketball phenom Zion Williamson", "Middle school basketball teams capture conference championships", "Zion Williamson, 16, might be the best dunker on the Internet. Without looking, what's your guess on how many Division I men's basketball players have scored 3,000 career points? [58][59] He explained the decision, "Duke stood out because the brotherhood represents a family. . "[160] NBA point guard John Wall has likened Williamson's in-game dunking ability to that of Vince Carter. 4 Duke Topples No. The Knicks' acquisition of Zion Williamson's former college team-mate Cam Reddish has reignited speculation over a future move to New York; watch Clippers @ Knicks viewing party on Sunday from 6pm . Zion Williamson's High School Career. Title", "Williamson Voted ACC Male Athlete of the Year", "ACC 2019 Men's Basketball All-Conference Team, Postseason Awards", "Duke's Zion Williamson is Sporting News Player, Freshman of the Year", "Zion Williamson Returns in Style, Leading Duke to Victory Over Syracuse", "Duke University Men's Basketball Postgame Notes March 14, 2019 vs. Syracuse (ACC Tournament Quarterfinals)", "Duke remains No. "I think the game he really opened a lot of people's eyes, one kid went up for a layup and he tried to put it high off the glass and Zion looked like he went to the top of the square and pinned it. Lee was able to coach some phenomenal players in South Carolina, including Zion Williamson. [164] His explosive play makes him a reliable shot-blocker and gives him prowess as a rebounder. He led New Orleans to an undefeated 30 week with averages of 33.0 points and 8.3 rebounds on 70.4% shooting from the field. Tuesday night's buzzer-beating loss at Northern Illinois was tough, but yes, if Buffalo were to lose only once more between now and Selection Sunday (that's asking a lot, of course), I think it would get a 4 seed. Zion was also considering Clemson, Kansas, Kentucky, North Carolina, and South Carolina. He averaged 24.4 points, 9.4 rebounds, 2.8 assists, 3.3 steals, and 3 blocks en route to a state championship game appearance for the first time in Spartanburg Day history. It helped me become a more social person.". Murray State sophomore point guard Ja Morant's rise in the past month is unlike anything mid-major college basketball has seen in a long time. 2004-2023 CBS Interactive. Morant getting back to the NCAA Tournament would be a boon for Murray State -- and set the stage for an electric Cinderella candidate. The morning before Duke takes on North Dakota State in the opening round of the tournament, Spartanburg Day holds a pep rally to celebrate its famous alumnus. [12] He led the Griffins to their first SCISA Region I-2A title in program history. [12] In the summer of 2016, Williamson was drawing the most attention from Clemson, Florida, North Carolina, and South Carolina. The two have remained friends. Name: Zion Williamson Who is: athlete, basketball player, basketball player Birth date: 6 july 2000 (22 y.o.) 1 pick achieves the level of NBA superstardom augured by his current trajectory, it's easy to imagine tourists stopping to take pictures of the landmarks that defined Williamson's high school years. He has been described as not fitting a specific basketball position. [117] On February 24, he led the Pelicans to a 115101 win over the Golden State Warriors. "Early on, I said, 'Do you know what you want to do, Zion?' A FEW HOURS before Duke's NCAA tournament run begins in Columbia, South Carolina, Bill Pell sits in his living room and reminisces about his final year teaching at Spartanburg Day School, a tiny private school located about 100 miles from the arena where the Duke Blue Devils will play later tonight. After Ja Morant & Zion Williamson were drafted first and second in 2019, the pair wound up sharing the floor as teammates once again in the NBA. #SCtop10 #GoJacks pic.twitter.com/MDwRFHFCrZ. He played 18 minutes and finished with 22 points and 7 rebounds, scoring 17 consecutive points in 3:08 minutes during the fourth quarter. The writing, clear and artful, conveys a level of earnestness that echoes Pell's description of his former student's poetry. [4][5], On July 23, 2019, Williamson signed a five-year, $75 million shoe deal with Jordan brand. 8 UNC routs No. "The narrative hasn't been told correctly," Murray State coach Matt McMahon told me this week. Williamson and Morant, both South Carolina natives, played on the same AAU team the summer before Williamson's freshman year of high school and Morant's sophomore year. Two? In the summer leading up to his first season, Williamson practiced in the school gym and developed the ability to dunk. [106] He shot 68% from the field, which led the ACC, ranked second in the NCAA Division I, and was the highest ever field goal percentage by a freshman. Do @ me. Sartor remembers sending a video of one of Williamson's early in-game yams to ESPN, then marveling at the ripple effect. ", "Duke's Zion Williamson talks dunks, his fame and learning from Coach K", "Is Zion Williamson the best prep dunker ever? 1 overall pick of the NBA . Zion Williamson reunites with a 5-foot-6 guard who tried to guard him during a high school game. "He was playing in front of thousands, but if he had to walk out in front of 30 people he didn't like that," he says. [111][112][113] On July 1, 2019, Williamson officially signed with the Pelicans. For services to higher education and the interior design industry. [25] On February 14, he led Spartanburg Day past Oakbrook Prep for their first SCISA Region I-2A title, chipping in a game-high 37 points in a 10549 rout. 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