Spartanburg Day standout and five-star prospect Zion Williamson opened his senior season Tuesday night at Christ School in Asheville, N.C., in front of a sellout crowd that included South Carolina coach Frank Martin.
Williamson scored 45 points and pulled down 15 boards as Martin and USC assistants Perry Clark and Bruce Shingler looked on.
Astros outfielder Cameron Maybin, who helped Houston win the World Series, was also at the game. The crowd was rowdy throughout Christ School’s 70-62 win.
“I live for that type of atmosphere,” Williamson said. “Not a good performance (by me). My team didn’t get the win, it’s not a good performance for me.