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Michigan State's Xavier Tillman shines vs. Duke's Zion Williamson

LSJ columnist Graham Couch, Freep beat writer Chris Solari and Freep columnist Shawn Windsor break down the night that was. Graham Couch and Shawn Windsor and Chris Solari, Lansing State Journal

WASHINGTON — The specter of Zion Williamson loomed large.

Duke’s all-world freshman alters shots with his mere presence, creeping into the back of opponents’ heads like an invisible sixth defender.

His 6-feet-7, 285-pound physique make other big men appear small. He becomes a wrecking ball as a scorer and offensive rebounder.

The college basketball world knows him by one name. So will the NBA very soon.