ZION WILLIAMSON
BIRTHDATE: 7/7/00
POSITION: Freshman
HEIGHT: 6'7"
WEIGHT: 285 lbs
SCHOOL/ TEAM: Duke
CLASS: Freshman
STRENGTHS
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Freak athlete , Explosive leaper with quick second jump and very light on his feet. Rare combination of power, explosiveness and agility
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Powerful highlight reel finisher but also has a soft touch around the rim. Uses non dunk finishes in traffic
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High motor, makes effort plays and is always active. Opponents must keep a body on him at all times. Nose for the basketball
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Excellent rebounder, attacks offensive glass, grabs rebounds out of his area and is always a threat for the putback slam.
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Very efficient scorer, loves to score on the move and rarely takes bad shots
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Too big and strong for wings and too quick for bigs. Uses body well and plays physical
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Attack closeouts and is nearly impossible to defend once he gets a step on the defender
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Excels in transition. Can start or finish fast breaks with momentum changing dunks
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Handles the ball well for a man his size, has enough handle to keep defenders off balance. Uses spin moves to get to his spots
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Excellent foul generator
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Often makes plays that look impossible for a person his size
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Effective post scorer. Uses wide his body and strength to his advantage and has very good footwork.
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Has an arsenal of drop steps, spin moves, power hops
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Has potential to be a great defender with his agility, footwork instincts and timing
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Very good shot blocker whether it's protecting the paint or the man he's guarding
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Capable passer with a good feel for the game.
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Makes quick decisions and is not a ball stopper
WEAKNESSES
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Jump shot is his biggest glaring weakness
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Has a tendency to play out of control and drive into traffic