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UNC Recruiting Roundup 10/12: Updates on basketball, football programs

By Blake Cockrum

Jan 9, 2016; Syracuse, NY, USA; North Carolina Tar Heels head coach Roy Williams gives direction to his team during the first half of a game against the Syracuse Orange at the Carrier Dome. North Carolina won 84-73. Mandatory Credit: Mark Konezny-USA TODAY Sports
Jan 9, 2016; Syracuse, NY, USA; North Carolina Tar Heels head coach Roy Williams gives direction to his team during the first half of a game against the Syracuse Orange at the Carrier Dome. North Carolina won 84-73. Mandatory Credit: Mark Konezny-USA TODAY Sports /
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Five-star power forward Zion Williamson to visit UNC

Class of 2018 prospect Zion Williamson doesn’t meet the Tar Heels’ immediate needs for big men, but he might be their top overall target.

Williamson is a 6-foot-7, 220-pound power forward out of Spartanburg, South Carolina that burst onto the scene in the spring of 2016. He’s since gained the attention of nearly every major program, picking up offers from Arizona, Clemson, Duke, Kansas, Kentucky, North Carolina, UCLA and Virginia among others.

The UNC coaching staff checked in on Williamson in early September, showing their interest in the talented 2018 big man. And this weekend, he will be in Chapel Hill to watch Late Night With Roy.

Williamson has a solid frame with a nice wingspan. He’s a terrific athlete and has a great motor on both ends of the court.

Offensively, he’s not afraid to play inside or out. He’ll drive into the lane, create contact and finish at the rim. He’s a good rebounder and can compete against bigger players due to his size, strength and athleticism.

As a defender, he’s got a quick first step that helps him stay in front of his opponent. He’s good at coming up with the rebound or loose ball and then getting out in transition.

Regardless of what happens in the current recruiting cycle, Williamson will remain a high-priority target for the Tar Heels until he makes his final decision.

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