1. Zion Williamson, Duke
Was there a surprise as to who was going to take a top spot in the ranking of top 15 prospects headed into the Sweet Sixteen? Zion Williamson is head and shoulders the best player in this class and he showed exactly why in the first two rounds of the Tourney.
There are times when he’s simply so overwhelming, with his size and athleticism. I don’t think we’ve ever seen a player at his size move and jump the way he does. From stealing rebounds from opponents to simply dunking on players in the paint.
One area of his game that has been questioned has been his playmaking ability. However, over the last couple of weeks, he’s quieted those naysayers. Zion literally does it all, and barring a major injury, he’s going to be the No. 1 overall pick in the 2019 NBA Draft.
And with the way he’s playing right now, it’s tough to argue against it.