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Zion Williamson misses fifth game after shoe mishap

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Agence France-Presse

<div class="embed-wrap"><figure data-feedback="fb:likes,fb:comments"><img src="http://sa.kapamilya.com/absnews/abscbnnews/media/2019/news/03/10/031019_zion.jpg"/><figcaption>Duke Blue Devils forward Zion Williamson (1) reacts after scoring during the second half against the North Carolina State Wolfpack at Cameron Indoor Stadium. Rob Kinnan, USA TODAY Sports/Reuters</figcaption></figure></div>WASHINGTON -- Duke University star Zion Williamson, among this year&#x27;s top NBA Draft prospects, missed his fifth game in a row Saturday due to injury after his Nike shoe blew apart in a game.The 18-year-old forward was announced as not playing in Duke&#x27;s season finale Saturday against arch rival North Carolina due to a right knee sprain.Williamson suffered the injury last month when he planted his foot and his sneaker blew apart in the opening minute of a game against North Carolina.<ul class="op-related-articles">	<li><a href="https://sports.abs-cbn.com/nba/news/2019/03/10/thunder-forward-paul-george-fined-54315">READ: Thunder forward Paul George fined</a></li></ul>Duke coach Mike Krzyzewski, the former US Olympic gold medal coach, said Thursday the freshman had given &quot;a really good workout&quot; but had suggested that it was unlikely Williamson would suit up despite a full week of workouts.Krzyzewski says he expects Williamson to return for next week&#x27;s Atlantic Coast Conference tournament, a prelude to the &quot;March Madness&quot; national championship tournament that begins March 19.Duke is 26-4 this season but has gone 3-2 since Williamson was sidelined.Williamson is averaging 21.6 points and 8.8 rebounds and is a solid candidate to become the top pick in June&#x27;s NBA Draft.<div>© Agence France-Presse</div>For more sports coverage, visit the ABS-CBN <a href="http://sports.abs-cbn.com" target="_blank">Sports website.</a>

Duke University star Zion Williamson, among this year's top NBA Draft prospects, missed his fifth game in a row Saturday due to injury after his Nike shoe blew apart in a game.

Duke University star Zion Williamson, among this year's top NBA Draft prospects, missed his fifth game in a row Saturday due to injury after his Nike shoe blew apart in a game.