Zion Williamson, Duke
Slash Line: 11-for-14/1-for-2/0-for-1
Stat Line: 23 points, six rebounds, one assist, one steal, three blocks
RJ Barrett had 18 points and 11 assists, but his 0-for-7 mark on three-pointers and five turnovers disparaged part of his fine night. That was while Zion Williamson stole the show, again, with incredible feats of athleticism and domination inside.
Williamson continued to block shots like no other collegiate player. He soared with that unbelievable wingspan and athletic ability, featuring this one where everyone scratched their head on how this kid could accomplish this:
Zion literally isn't human... pic.twitter.com/ZpC2zlDEqm
— CBS Sports (@CBSSports) March 30, 2019
Oh, there was this dunk too:
E L E V A T I O N 😱
— NCAA March Madness (@MarchMadnessMBB) March 30, 2019
Zion's showing off the vertical in DC!#MarchMadness | @DukeMBB pic.twitter.com/lwSdMmDWut
Who’s ready to see this for up to 82 times per season in the NBA?
Although Williamson left his man on that miraculously missed shot from Virginia Tech as time expired, it was another standout game from the likely first overall pick in the 2019 NBA Draft. As discussed ad nauseam on Daily Knicks, the New York Knicks own the League’s worst record and stand in line to select him, pending they win May’s lottery.
New York has up to three more opportunities to watch Williamson play, even if he’s the inevitable top selection. The chance is there to watch others, and it should contribute to an exciting Elite Eight on Saturday and Sunday.