Zion expected to miss Duke's finale, should be ready for ACC tournament

Zion Williamson probably won't play in Duke's regular-season finale against North Carolina this weekend but coach Mike Krzyzewski believes the freshman sensation will be ready for the ACC tournament, according to ESPN's David M. Hale.

"He's getting more confidence, and we just have to get him in shape," Krzyzewski said. "I don't think he'll be ready for (Saturday) ... but I would be surprised if he wasn't ready by the ACC tournament."

Williamson's right knee sprain kept him out of what was likely his final home game at Duke on Tuesday, his fourth straight contest on the sidelines.

"He'd love to play Saturday, too, if he's ready," Krzyzewski added. "He'll be in some basketball workouts now. That's a really good sign for us. For me, it's a great sign."

The ACC tournament tips off March 12.

Duke has gone 3-2 since Williamson went down. RJ Barrett has picked up most of the scoring slack in his absence.