Video: Zion Williamson erupts for 51 points in state championship win

By Mitch Stephens Feb 26, 2017, 7:00pm

The nation's No. 2 junior recruit almost outscores the opposition by himself as Spartanburg Day wins SCISA state crown.

Video: Zion Williamson put on a show in title game
Junior goes for 51 points as Spartanburg Day dominates in state championship.

The prep legend of Zion Williamson continues to grow, though it will be put on pause after Saturday night.

The spectacular, high-flying 6-foot-8 forward for Spartanburg Day (S.C.) finished his junior season in style, scoring 51 points in a 76-51 win over Christian Academy (Myrtle Beach) in the South Carolina Independent School Association Class AA state title game.

Williamson, ranked the No. 2 junior in the country by 247Sports, came into the game averaging 36.4 points, 13.1 rebounds, 3.3 assists, 3.0 steals and 2.5 blocks per game.

Spartanburg Day finished the season 29-6.
Zion Williamson rears back for a dunk at the Chick-fil-A Classic in December.
Zion Williamson rears back for a dunk at the Chick-fil-A Classic in December.
File photo by Dan Browning