Watching from the stands as Zion Williamson hit the floor 30 seconds into Wednesday’s Duke-North Carolina game was as anxiety-inducing as you might imagine for someone who spends many of their waking hours concerned with the NBA draft. Still, from a scouting perspective, the timing of his injury (which, thankfully, was not overly serious) did create a useful window to evaluate the Blue Devils’ other prospects in his absence. With R.J. Barrett and Cam Reddish likely to hear their names called early on draft night and Tre Jones projected in the mix later in the first round, it’s been helpful to watch all three operate without Williamson, who is as impactful as any player in college basketball and the primary catalyst for Duke’s success on both ends of the floor.
Assessing Duke's Other NBA Draft Prospects After Zion Williamson's Injury
