Defending Zion Williamson: 12 Players Describe Facing Duke’s Freshman Star

Posted Feb 7, 2019
What’s it like to face Zion Williamson? We asked a dozen players who have had the task of having to defend Duke’s freshman man-child for their thoughts: "I knew he could jump, and how physical he was from watching him on TV, but you can’t tell how quick he is on TV. His first move is so quick. If you play him 1-on-1, he’ll win every time. You have to try and force him to shoot it." (Stadium)

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