Duke Commit Zion Williamson Won't Play in Nike Hoops Summit Due to Hand Injury

Duke commit Zion Williamson will be held out of Friday night's Nike Hoop Summit in Portland, Oregon, as he continues to nurse a hand injury, according to The Undefeated's Marc J. Spears.  

Williamson initially suffered the injury in the second half of the McDonald's All-American Game on March 28 when he attempted to break a fall with his right hand. 

The 17-year-old also missed out on the Jordan Brand Classic last Sunday because of the injury to his right (non-shooting) thumb. 

A 5-star recruit, according to 247Sports.com, Williamson finished his high school career as the No. 1-ranked power forward in the country and third-ranked player overall. 

The only two players ranked higher than him were R.J. Barrett and Cameron Reddish, and they'll both be joining Williamson at Duke in the fall.