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Matt Connolly

Zion Williamson spurns in-state schools, commits to Duke

SPARTANBURG, S.C. _ The rich continue to get richer.

Spartanburg Day star and national sensation Zion Williamson chose Duke on Saturday night during a ceremony in his school's gym. The decision was broadcast on ESPN2.

Williamson, who is known for his high-flying dunks, was also considering in-state schools Clemson and South Carolina before committing to a blue-blood program.

He is rated as the No. 3 recruit in the 247Sports Composite rankings and has been selected to the McDonald's All-American game.

Williamson had five college coaches visit him this past week with Kentucky coming on Sunday, Duke coming Tuesday and North Carolina, South Carolina and Clemson all coming Thursday.

He's played in only four games as a senior because of an injury and is averaging 37.0 points and 16.5 rebounds.

Last season Williamson averaged 36.8 points, 13.2 rebounds, 3 assists, 3 steals and 2.5 blocks per game.

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