Zion Williamson

Awards & Honours

Awards Won

Honours

Rankings

Records

Zion Williamson's list of achievements is impressive for a player his age. He is the fourth youngest NBA All-Star in history, a distinction that underscores his early impact. His sweep of ACC major awards as a freshman is rare, and he was a consensus first-team All-American. He was the No. 1 overall pick in the 2019 NBA draft, a testament to his elite potential. His high school accolades include being a McDonald's All-American and South Carolina Mr. Basketball. Despite injuries, his talent and accomplishments have earned him a place among the most exciting players of his generation.

AwardsWilliamson has won several major basketball awards. He was named ACC Player of the Year, ACC Athlete of the Year, and ACC Rookie of the Year during his freshman season at Duke. He also earned national honors from the Associated Press and Sporting News. In the NBA, he was selected to the NBA All-Rookie First Team in 2020 and became an NBA All-Star in 2021.

Honours & Distinctions

McDonald's All-American

McDonald's·2018

Selected as one of the top high school basketball players in the U.S.

South Carolina Mr. Basketball

South Carolina Basketball Coaches Association·2018

Awarded to the top high school basketball player in South Carolina.

No. 1 Overall Pick

NBA·2019

Selected first overall by the New Orleans Pelicans in the 2019 NBA Draft.

Rankings & Lists

Top 5 Recruit in 2018 Class

ESPN·2018

Records & Feats

Fourth Youngest NBA All-Star

Career Milestone·2021

At 20 years old, Williamson became the fourth youngest player ever voted to an NBA All-Star Game.

Duke Freshman Single-Game Scoring Record

College Record·2019

Scored 35 points against Syracuse in January 2019, setting a Duke record for freshmen.