The number two recruit in the class of 2018 chose the Blue Devils over the likes of Clemson, North Carolina (*smiles*) and Kentucky. Duke now has the top three recruits in the 2018 coming to Durham with R.J. Barrett (1), Cam Reddish (3) and now Williamson.

Going into tonight, I thought there was no way Duke gets him. It looked like Clemson and Kentucky were the favorites with Clemson clearly in the lead. Alas, Zion picked Duke and now the Blue Devils are loaded next year with the top three recruits in the class.

Most know Zion through the endless dunk videos on Youtube and for his freaky athleticism. He’s on the shorter side for being a four at 6’6″ but the kid is 272 pounds and is a bull. Shooting isn’t his strong suit, in fact it’s his biggest weakness. What he’ll do best is attack the boards and create from their. With a 6’11” wingspan and his bounce, he is a very good rebounder. There aren’t many players he’ll face that can go board for board with him.

He has pretty good handles and he likes getting downhill on guys to get to the hoop. Think of Julius Randle as a comparison at that aspect. Randle would lure you out on the perimeter, take you off the dribble and when he got a full head of steam, with his size, could finish against anyone at the rim. Zion’s other biggest attributes are that he has a non stop motor and is very coachable. Very rarely do you see him take a play off or not give it 110% at all times. Marvin Bagley is the same way.

Clemson looked like the clear cut favorite for a while now. I didn’t think there was any chance Williamson was picking Duke and even had the tweets ready to be mad online about a 17 year old not picking my favorite college basketball team in the biggest moment of his life. Coach K has reloaded again, with his fourth number one recruiting class in the last five seasons.

In case you aren’t familiar with Zion’s highlights…