Zion Williamson on Recruiting Reports: 'Honestly, I've Paid No Attention to It'

Duke freshman sensation Zion Williamson isn't concerned about reports of potential NCAA violations during his college recruitment. 

Speaking to reporters after the Blue Devils' Countdown to Craziness event on Friday, Williamson was asked about the situation. 

"Honestly, I've paid no attention to it," Williamson said, per ESPN.com's David Hale. "I'm just a college kid, out here having fun with my classmates, looking forward to stuff like Countdown and our first game. You only get one chance at the college experience, and I want to enjoy it."

Per Yahoo Sports' Dan Wetzel, former Adidas employee Merl Code and Kansas assistant Kurtis Townsend had a taped conversation discussing demands from Williamson's camp to secure his commitment. 

"Hey, but between me and you, he asked about some stuff ... I know what he's asking for," Code said. "He's asking for opportunities from an occupational perspective, he's asking for cash in the pocket and he's asking for housing for him and his family."

The actual tape of the conversation wasn't allowed as evidence during the ongoing college basketball corruption trial, but a transcript was read in the courtroom.

Duke head coach Mike Krzyzewski noted after Friday's event at Cameron Indoor Stadium he had no concerns over Williamson's eligibility for the upcoming season.

"They have an eligibility center now that these kids and their parents go through—and they go through everything," Krzyzewski said. "We feel very comfortable with him and all our freshmen."

Williamson was one of the most sought-after recruits of the 2018 class. He was a 5-star prospect and No. 5 overall player in the class, per 247Sports. The 18-year-old chose Duke over Kansas, Kentucky and North Carolina, among others.

The Blue Devils will get to see what Williamson can do during games when they begin the 2018-19 season Nov. 6 with a marquee matchup against Kentucky.