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Post by fellspoint on Jun 18, 2016 6:47:33 GMT -5
Nice video. I don't think he finished with his right hand once though.
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Post by Deleted on Jun 18, 2016 8:24:36 GMT -5
ZION WILLIAMSON – 2018 – SF – SPARTANBURG SCHOOL – SOUTH CAROLINA Hard to not love what he brings to the table. Williamson has plus length, explosion, and a powerfully simple game that has simply dominated the camp from start to finish. He can score from the perimeter, attack off the bounce, finish in traffic, and served as a physical force in the paint when needed. His numbers were strong once again but it’s the simplicity of his dominance combined with his approach and the efficiency thereof that really impresses every time he takes the court. He was exceptional once again on day 3.
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Post by IDenj on Jun 18, 2016 9:11:31 GMT -5
Impressive. Very active and efficient.
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Post by EtomicB on Jun 18, 2016 11:21:12 GMT -5
"Georgetown, Virginia, and even though Alabama hasn't offered, I feel like they're making me a priority," he said.
Tony Bennett and UVA have been recruiting Williamson heavily and that's given him a good feeling.
"Virginia has been really good to me because [Coach Bennett] talked about what I can do on and off the floor," he said. "Like if basketball doesn't work out I can still have a future off the floor."
Kentucky is also involved in his recruitment on some level as they have been talking to Zion's family and AAU coaches.
"Good program with Coach [John] Calipari but still I'm not looking for that Hollywood style," he said. "I'm looking whether that programs a fit for me."
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Post by HoyaSinceBirth on Jun 18, 2016 15:09:01 GMT -5
"Georgetown, Virginia, and even though Alabama hasn't offered, I feel like they're making me a priority," he said. Tony Bennett and UVA have been recruiting Williamson heavily and that's given him a good feeling. "Virginia has been really good to me because [Coach Bennett] talked about what I can do on and off the floor," he said. "Like if basketball doesn't work out I can still have a future off the floor." Kentucky is also involved in his recruitment on some level as they have been talking to Zion's family and AAU coaches. " Good program with Coach [John] Calipari but still I'm not looking for that Hollywood style," he said. "I'm looking whether that programs a fit for me."Wow sounds like a Georgetown recruit. Sounds like we'll have a chance here.
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Post by Deleted on Jun 20, 2016 11:44:27 GMT -5
3. Zion Williamson is very intriguing Although my previous thought on the Class of 2018 seems harsh, there are some players trending in the right direction who are intriguing as prospects coming from that class. The leader to come from NBPA Top 100 Camp was 6-foot-6 forward Zion Williamson. An explosive athlete who plays like an undersized power forward, Williamson led the camp in scoring and was named MVP thanks to his dominant play. At 225 pounds, Williamson has been compared to Draymond Green and Larry Johnson but I think he plays similar to Anthony Bennett with a stronger basketball IQ. Williamson doesn’t have extended range yet, but he’s a versatile attacker with a high motor who should climb up rankings thanks to his strong camp performance. collegebasketball.nbcsports.com/2016/06/20/five-observations-from-the-nbpa-top-100-camp/
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Post by tashoya on Jun 20, 2016 11:55:31 GMT -5
Sounds like a guy with his priorities in order. Difficult to not want a guy like that that also has game.
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Post by hoyaboya on Jun 20, 2016 12:23:30 GMT -5
We've already mentioned it during our coverage of camp, but class of 2018 small forward Zion Williamson is ranked too low at No. 33. That will change soon enough when we update the 2018 rankings in early July. The only question that remains is how high will Williamson rise? After averaging a camp high 16.7 points to go along with 6.2 rebounds per game through three days and six games, the 6-foot-6 southpaw from the Spartanburg (S.C.) Day School has made a pretty solid argument to be considered among 2018's top 10 players. Something of a new age Larry Johnson in style, Williamson has gone over and through defenders for jams. He's showed surprising touch on jumpers and he's competed physically on both ends of the floor while finishing with incredible efficiency by making 73.1 percent of his shots. "I've been getting to the rim and finishing strong through contact. I'm passing and creating for my teammates. "I'm trying to be the most versatile player in the country. So I like to show that I can attack off the wing and dribble the ball." So far, Williamson has been on the campuses of Clemson, South Carolina and Georgetown and they've already offered. He also mentioned Seton Hall, Alabama, Georgia Tech, Georgia as others making strong pushes while pointing out that he had so many places getting in touch that he can't remember them all of the top of his head. "The recruiting process has been amazing," said Williamson. "This spring I picked up 15 plus offers and I can talk to college coaches now so my recruitment has really gone up." basketballrecruiting.n.rivals.com/news/nbpa-friday-williamson-on-five-star-path
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Post by EtomicB on Jun 20, 2016 13:08:21 GMT -5
usatodayhss.com/2016/nba-players-top-100-camp-xavier-tillman-zion-williamson“The schools that have contacted me the most are probably Virginia and Clemson,” he said. “(Wednesday), I heard from Tennessee. The ones that caught me off-guard (Wednesday) because they didn’t contact me before were Duke, which called me on the phone, plus Arkansas and Alabama.
“It is a lot to take in because I know I’ll get to the point where I have to make a list and pick my colleges wisely.”
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Post by hoyaboya on Jun 21, 2016 13:50:25 GMT -5
Recruiting wrap: Williamson said he can barely keep track of all of his new offers. Clemson, South Carolina, Georgia, Baylor, Seton Hall, Georgetown, UNLV, Tennessee, UCLA, Maryland and LSU are among the group to jump on board.
Performance: The leading scorer in camp, the powerful southpaw was pretty much unstoppable going to the rim. He's also a pretty good jump shooter but for now prefers not to take many shots from beyond 17 feet (only four three-point attempts in nine camp games). He's turning baby fat to muscle and has made a case for a move into the top 10, if not top five, of the class of 2018.
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Post by hoyafan23 on Jun 22, 2016 8:13:04 GMT -5
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Post by EtomicB on Jul 9, 2016 9:04:39 GMT -5
When he was asked to name the schools that were in touch at this moment, he listed a plethora of high-major programs.
"A lot of schools have been in touch," Williamson said. "Iowa State, Seton Hall, North Carolina, Clemson, South Carolina, Georgia, Baylor, Kentucky, Duke. There's more, but I can't think of them all right now."
When Williamson was asked about the possibility of going to Kentucky and playing for Coach Calipari, he had nothing but good words to say about the way that players were prepared for the next level in Lexington.
"It would be an honor to go and play for someone like that," Williamson said. "He gets his players prepped for the pros and that's everyone's dream."
Williamson also expanded a bit more on his contact with Duke, mentioning that three Duke assistants have been in touch.
"Coach (Jeff) Capel, Nate James and Jon Scheyer," Williamson said. "They've contacted me separately. They all said they liked my game, and they'd be interested in seeing me go to Duke."
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