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Kentucky Basketball Recruiting: The latest Zion Williamson footage is mesmerizing

By Frank Spencer

MEMPHIS, TN - MARCH 26: A Kentucky Wildcats cheerleader waves a flag at the start of the second half against the North Carolina Tar Heels during the 2017 NCAA Men's Basketball Tournament South Regional at FedExForum on March 26, 2017 in Memphis, Tennessee. (Photo by Andy Lyons/Getty Images)
MEMPHIS, TN - MARCH 26: A Kentucky Wildcats cheerleader waves a flag at the start of the second half against the North Carolina Tar Heels during the 2017 NCAA Men's Basketball Tournament South Regional at FedExForum on March 26, 2017 in Memphis, Tennessee. (Photo by Andy Lyons/Getty Images) /
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Zion Williamson is one of the top recruits in the class of 2018. Kentucky Basketball Coach John Calipari has already extended an offer.

Kentucky Basketball is a recruiting hotbed. College Basketball is gearing up to dig deep into the recruiting of the 2018 class. Not many of the top names have come off the board yet. Kentucky has not received at pledge for the 2018 class.

Zion Williamson might be the most familiar face on the recruiting trail. That’s because of his absolutely insane athleticism. The kid can straight up dunk the basketball harder than anyone I’ve seen in quite some time. When he skies for the rim, it resembles that of the great LeBron James.

Now, Im not saying Williamson is the next Lebron, but, he may be a better dunker at this point in their respective careers.

Thanks to the awesome folks at Overtime here is a great list of compiled video footage of what could be the next big thing in college basketball.

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Zion Williamson

Williamson is currently ranked as the second overall prospect in the 2018 class according to 247Sports. He is the top ranked small forward and obviously one of the best prospects at the top of Kentucky’s list of targets.

John Calipari extended an offer to Williamson in March. At this point in time, the 247Sports Crystal Ball has Kentucky in the lead at 36 percent. The predictions are everywhere at the time being. Kentucky, North Carolina, Duke and also Clemson look to be in the best shape when it comes to Williamson’s recruitment.

The internet sensation has opened the eyes of the masses with his stylish dunks. In addition to his stardom, Zion gets a ton of attention on social media. He recently got the opportunity to land on the cover of SLAM Magazine.

https://twitter.com/SLAMonline/status/872197184535638016

The hype is real when it comes to the entity that is Zion Williamson. Kentucky Basketball would be lucky to get this talent to Lexington. Williamson would be a fan favorite at Kentucky for sure. Also, could you imagine the headlines that this kid can bring to Lexington?

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The ideal situation includes Williamson pairing up his talents with guys like Immanuel Quickley and Marvin Bagley along with Cameron Reddish and others. With any combination of players who make it to Lexington in 2018 and those who return to Kentucky following the 2017 season, a national title contending team would be inevitable.

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