Zion Williamson American Basketball Player From Salisbury
Zion Williamson · basketball player · American
Biography
Born on 6 July 2000 in Salisbury, Zion Williamson is an American basketball player. He is listed with New Orleans Pelicans (2019–) and Duke Blue Devils men's basketball (2018–2019) among his teams.
Early life
He went on to study at Spartanburg Day School and Duke University.
Career
On the field, he is listed as a power forward. The earliest team listed is Duke Blue Devils men's basketball, from 2018. His 2 listed teams include New Orleans Pelicans. His latest team on record is New Orleans Pelicans (2019). At Duke Blue Devils men's basketball (2018–2019), his team-mates on record include RJ Barrett.
Recognition
His awards include the Oscar Robertson Trophy (2019). His other honours include the ACC Athlete of the Year (2019) and the Associated Press College Basketball Player of the Year (2019). In total, he has received 11 awards.
Teams
2 teams| Years | Team | Position |
|---|---|---|
| 2018–2019 | Duke Blue Devils men's basketball | Power forward |
| 2019– | New Orleans Pelicans | Power forward |
Awards and nominations
11 won, 0 nominated| Year | Award | For | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | ACC Athlete of the Year | Won | |
| 2019 | Associated Press College Basketball Player of the Year | Won | |
| 2019 | Atlantic Coast Conference Men's Basketball Player of the Year | Won | |
| 2019 | Atlantic Coast Conference Men's Basketball Rookie of the Year | Won | |
| 2019 | John R. Wooden Award | Won | |
| 2019 | Karl Malone Award | Won | |
| 2019 | NABC Player of the Year | Won | |
| 2019 | Naismith College Player of the Year | Won | |
| 2019 | Oscar Robertson Trophy | Won | |
| 2019 | Sporting News Men's College Basketball Player of the Year | Won | |
| 2019 | USBWA National Freshman of the Year | Won |
Personal life
He studied at Spartanburg Day School and Duke University.
Zion Williamson on Social Media
Counts with the date they were readInstagram stats
- Followers
- 4.7M @zionwilliamson
- Engagement rate
- 2.11% well above average for accounts this size
- Average likes
- 98,499
- Average comments
- 188 Based on the last 12 posts
Figures from public Instagram data via the official Meta API; refreshed about every 30 days.
Zion Williamson Photos
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Photo: Erik Drost · CC BY 2.0 -
Photo: Erik Drost · CC BY 2.0 -
Photo: Erik Drost on Flickr · CC BY 2.0
Frequently asked questions
How old is Zion Williamson?
Zion Williamson is 26 years old, born on 6 July 2000 in Salisbury.
What is Zion Williamson known for?
Zion Williamson is a power forward who has played for New Orleans Pelicans and Duke Blue Devils men's basketball.
How tall is Zion Williamson?
Zion Williamson is 198 cm (6 ft 6 in) tall.
What is Zion Williamson’s nationality?
Zion Williamson is American, born in Salisbury.
Has Zion Williamson won any awards?
Yes. 11 awards are on record, including ACC Athlete of the Year (2019).
Sources
- Wikidata (Q29165842), accessed October 2026
- Follower counts: dated individually above
- Photo: Erik Drost · CC BY 2.0
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