March Madness: Notable Names
Zion Williamson enters the tournament as the most talked about teenage basketball player since LeBron James. While LeBron never played college basketball, Williamson has successfully used the platform to launch himself into the national spotlight, and the 18-year-old can already count former president Barack Obama among his fans.
The 6 ft 7 inch forward has been described as a once in a lifetime talent, and Williamson is widely expected to be selected with the number one pick in the upcoming 2019 NBA Draft. Nevertheless, Williamson's participation is not assured due to ongoing injury issues, and this could create an opening for other players to steal the show.
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Among them is Williamson's Duke teammate, RJ Barrett, who is widely viewed as one the most promising guards in the country. De'Andre Hunter of Virginia is another name to watch out for, as the 20-year-old is widely projected to be a top 5 draft pick later this year.
March Madness Where to watch
Early coverage of the tournament will be split between a number of major networks including CBS, Tru TV, TNT, TBS. The Final Four of the tournament will air exclusively on CBS, and with a valid membership (pay TV provider), fans can also stream games via NCAA's official app.