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Duke Basketball Product Zion Williamson Puts Another Big Man on Poster

The Pelicans continue to lose frequently, but their Duke basketball talent has been providing some entertaining individual performances.
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Former Duke basketball forward Zion Williamson
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Former Duke basketball star Zion Williamson has played only 29 games this season. And his New Orleans Pelicans, who reached the postseason last go-round after posting a 49-33 record, currently sit second to last in the Western Conference standings at 18-51 overall.

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All in all, the negatives seemingly outweigh the positives in Williamson's sixth year as a pro since hearing his name No. 1 overall to the Pelicans at the 2019 NBA Draft following his one-and-done campaign in Durham.

That said, the 24-year-old showman enjoys a few career-high averages — 7.3 rebounds, 5.2 assists, 1.2 steals, 0.9 blocks — and has taken flight for rim-rocking highlights rather spectacularly as of late.

On Monday night, albeit in a 127-81 home loss to the Detroit Pistons (38-31), the 6-foot-6, 284-pound Williamson delivered the following thunderous poster dunk of the two-handed variety after exploding through the lane. It came at the expense of a one-time Duke basketball recruiting target in fifth-year Pistons center and former Washington Huskies one-and-done Isaiah Stewart:

Williamson tallied 30 points in the contest, bumping his season average to 24.4 per game. The two-time All-Star shot 9-for-18 from the field and 12-for-14 at the line, adding six rebounds, three assists, and two blocks in only 28 minutes on the floor.

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Matt Giles
MATT GILES

Matt Giles is the editor and publisher of Duke Blue Devils on SI, North Carolina Tar Heels on SI, and NC State Wolfpack on SI, making him a key source for comprehensive coverage of these storied college basketball programs. Since joining SI in 2022, Matt has been dedicated to providing in-depth analysis, breaking news, and exclusive content on all three teams. He covers everything from game previews and recaps to player profiles and recruiting updates. Matt's expert knowledge of these teams has made his work a go-to resource for fans and followers of Duke, NC State, and UNC. As publisher, he shapes the editorial direction, ensuring that the most relevant and timely information reaches his audience.

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