Duke Basketball Report · Jan 24, 2019
Matt Norlander On The Connection Between Zion Williamson & Ja Morant And Duke’s Two Key Weaknesses
Jan 19, 2019; Durham, NC, USA; Duke Blue Devils forward Zion Williamson (1) shoots a free throw during the second half against the Virginia Cavaliers at Cameron Indoor Stadium. The Blue Devils won 72-70Over at CBSSports.com, Matt Norlander has an interesting bit up on the connection between Murray State’s Ja Morant and Duke’s Zion Williamson.
Morant has exploded into public awareness as a sophomore but as it turns out, he didn't exactly come out of nowhere.
He was definitely under the radar coming out of high school but he did get offers - Clemson wanted to but didn’t have a slot - and former Murray State assistant James Kane took one look at him, called his boss and said this is a future pro.