Zion Williamson To Return For Duke
It has become a routine for Duke to be playing without Zion Williamson but that is about to change.
After missing his fifth full game with a knee sprain, Duke coach Mike Krzyzewski is confident his star player will return Thursday to open the ACC Tournament. “according to www.sportingnews.com/us/ncaa-basketball/news/zion-williamson-injury-update-duke-expects-star-back-thursday-for-acc-tournament/1e02ba6zq3nkr1xqz9ezp7144u
Williamson initially suffered the knee injury within the first 40 seconds of the Blue Devils' first matchup against the Tar Heels on Feb. 20. “according to www.sportingnews.com/us/ncaa-basketball/news/zion-williamson-injury-update-duke-expects-star-back-thursday-for-acc-tournament/1e02ba6zq3nkr1xqz9ezp7144u
"I think we'll get Zion back for Thursday," Krzyzewski told reporters after his team's loss to No. 3 North Carolina on Saturday. "He worked out this morning — again, no contact — but Monday, there will be. Hopefully, we'll get a couple good days of practice where he can be 5-on-5, and then see how that goes. But the way he looks right now, I think it's just a matter of getting in shape, getting in game shape, and going forward." “according to www.sportingnews.com/us/ncaa-basketball/news/zion-williamson-injury-update-duke-expects-star-back-thursday-for-acc-tournament/1e02ba6zq3nkr1xqz9ezp7144u
Krzyzewski also indicated he doesn't think it will take a long time for Williamson and the rest of the Blue Devils to get acclimated to having the forward back in the lineup.
"These guys will react quickly," he said. "It depends on Zion, his shape, but I think they'll respond real quick." “according to www.sportingnews.com/us/ncaa-basketball/news/zion-williamson-injury-update-duke-expects-star-back-thursday-for-acc-tournament/1e02ba6zq3nkr1xqz9ezp7144u
I think we'll get Zion back for Thursday," Krzyzewski told reporters after his team's loss to No. 3 North Carolina on Saturday. "He worked out this morning — again, no contact — but Monday, there will be. Hopefully, we'll get a couple good days of practice where he can be 5-on-5, and then see how that goes. But the way he looks right now, I think it's just a matter of getting in shape, getting in game shape, and going forward." “according to www.sportingnews.com/us/ncaa-basketball/news/zion-williamson-injury-update-duke-expects-star-back-thursday-for-acc-tournament/1e02ba6zq3nkr1xqz9ezp7144u
Krzyzewski also indicated he doesn't think it will take a long time for Williamson and the rest of the Blue Devils to get acclimated to having the forward back in the lineup. “according to www.sportingnews.com/us/ncaa-basketball/news/zion-williamson-injury-update-duke-expects-star-back-thursday-for-acc-tournament/1e02ba6zq3nkr1xqz9ezp7144u
"These guys will react quickly," he said. "It depends on Zion, his shape, but I think they'll respond real quick." “according to www.sportingnews.com/us/ncaa-basketball/news/zion-williamson-injury-update-duke-expects-star-back-thursday-for-acc-tournament/1e02ba6zq3nkr1xqz9ezp7144u