Zion vs. Tacko: That incredible NCAA tournament battle

The battle between Zion Williamson and Tacko Fall lived up to the hype! Watch all the highlights between the two in Duke's thrilling second round victory.
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[@redhoundprod]

"When an unstoppable force meets an immovable object."

[@ljsortigosa3990]

Nope. You misapplied this very bad.

[@grease_551]

badly* if you’re going to criticize someone, do it properly.

[@usualkhaos2576]

@Luke Griesser - Speedcuber You’re the only one that didn’t capitalize a sentence. So if you’re going to criticize someone, do it properly. Lol.

[@grease_551]

[Undertale] KhaOS XD

[@chill_redditstories]

[Undertale] KhaOS you’re the only one who edited their comment, so if you’re gonna criticize someone for criticizing at least use proper grammar the first time.

[@hunterdevine7040]

Almost 2 years later and this still remains as one of my favorite tournament games I’ve ever watched. Two freaks of nature battling it out and it coming down to the last second

[@GED734HACKER]

Just wait until you see Tacko Fall's little brother... NACHO STAND

[@dashad737]

Yooo😭😂

[@deus4204]

Good one bro, I’m going to laugh

[@og3777]

Good one 😁👌

[@Faysus]

How about his cooler brother? Tamale Fly

[@ploomy2660]

Android GamePlays NACHO WINTER

[@guseul8863]

I hope Tacko gets drafted, such a nice and humble dude

[@willowandluka5302]

He will go late 1st round

[@1301407gl]

@@willowandluka5302 second

[@mogarba1463]

He might not go to the NBA. He dropped out last time he went

[@ilikewaffles889]

guseul88 Timberwolves could definitely use him to add some intimidation and someone that can actually rebound. He will have an NBA career no doubt

[@khassangoat8018]

I Like Waffles no he need to go to Lakers or something to find some one like a Lebron James who can teach him more I heard he hadn’t been playing for too long he just kinda started so he def could learn a lot

[@hokageobama4003]

Tacko definitely in the top 10 for most overpowered anime characters

[@nikolajokic3706]

hahahha

[@vekuboi]

@@nikolajokic3706 EYYY Nikola

[@nikolajokic3706]

Vekuboi07 Gaming Eyyy

[@vekuboi]

@@nikolajokic3706 Big fan.

[@arminyoutube2761]

Murasakibara

[@charliereffettstormchasing]

If you teach someone over 7”4 or so to use their body to their advantage and understand how to be a good center you can make a legend

[@lancey8366]

Just teach them how to block shots and rebound the ball and you’ll have a great defender.

[@GoatzyYT]

Not all 7'4 up are meant to be good at basketball.

[@ryanchen8136]

And now we have wemby...

[@brodyborden5528]

zion - *gets an assist* Announcers - “OH MY GOD, TOP PICK EVERYONE”

[@jared555999]

Brody Borden he’s roy

[@saado8283]

@@jared555999 maybe ja?

[@graes8660]

dun if its base only from skill

[@vekuboi]

he was the top pick too

[@iceboi2142]

i mean....he kinda was

[@shawnwhitter5968]

Even though Zion is 11in shorter than Fall, he went at him with no fear.

[@incidentalist]

Oh, there was fear! Duke got very very lucky here! Good game!

[@shawnwhitter5968]

@@incidentalist I should've clarified, I meant Zion wasn't afraid of getting his shot blocked. You're absolutely right though about Duke getting lucky.

[@swood248]

@@incidentalist fear by who??? Not Zion...news flash Tacko made Zion highlight reel...

[@gossipboynyc2434]

Tacko's IQ is underrated, he's pretty smart and has above-average ball awareness, just needs to learn to foul less and learn to move out of the paint better - also improve FT's but I think he'll be okay - his mentality is above average

[@leaftye]

He went at him to draw fouls.

[@MrAngelo6899]

I've watched the full game,without tacko fall in the line up UCF is struggling. Tacko got game he needs to be drafted!!!

[@mattnorris7124]

I'm still trying to get my head around the fact that he's 3 inches taller than Boban

[@thedeafgenius]

He still has a long way to go. I would be absolutely shocked if he even makes it to the NBA. He will probably go overseas instead.

[@mogarba1463]

He doesn’t want to go pro. He said he rather be Steve Jobs than LeBron James.

[@krypttoenight9971]

If Zion was not playing Taco would be headed to the elite 8. Just saying!

[@brokenking5044]

@@mattnorris7124 never speak the Lord of Length's name so casually you plebe

[@flipflopsneeded]

Taco and Zion go way back... respect for Addis’s league and blues chip players.

[@rainrosiano5709]

flipflopsneeded tacko **

[@inhibited44]

Anyone else here because the Celtics Tacko signed him to a summer league contract?

[@selfishstockton6123]

Ted Baxter cant believe the Kings passed on him with the 60th pick. They took Isiah Thomas at 60th too and he balled out at Boston

[@ismailcemturgut]

delusional celtics fans: "we got the better one!!!1!!!!""

[@bjw3364]

YES

[@TPTP8080]

Yes

[@mariowaldon7061]

he could help the lil green guys LOL...

[@RevanDarkStar]

2:16 “recognises the mismatch” He has the mismatch all the time!!!

[@kingskew4950]

Lol

[@recmanyeah8272]

4:31 that scream tho 😂

[@wantednoise3967]

Rec Manyeah 😂😂😂

[@NbaLive4ever]

Reminds me of pickup games and screaming as a last resort of 3 pointer defense 😂

[@noahgoodman1237]

I love how tacko is smiling the whole time. Hes so wholsome

[@cyber6sapien]

"Tacko Fall" sounds live a brand new TV series being released on the WB network.

[@justinhe8295]

sequel to gravity falls.

[@kdpowers]

Taco Falls....with Katie Holmes.

[@rocketcityrob343]

This is one of my favorite games in NCAA tournament history

[@isabellamanuel3658]

Epitome of greatness shown already at college level basketball. “” No Quarter Given, NO QUARTER ASKED! Battle royale. Loved it.

[@Gravehopper187]

I love how Tacko always looks like he’s having a lot of fun 😭😭❤️

[@tianapyre2837]

He barely has to take his feet off the ground to dunk.😂

[@isaacguerrero7163]

Tiana Pyre he is 7’6 and the basket is only 10 feet high 😂🤷🏽‍♂️

[@damelilad875]

@@isaacguerrero7163 and his wingspan is more than 8 feet long

[@FoolisH409]

Reminds me of Shaq

[@jacksonross3281]

Caleb Collier he is the opposite of shaw he is skinny

[@IosifStalinsendsyoutoGulag]

@@isaacguerrero7163 7'5.25"

[@nolanburchett7972]

Tacko needs to go to the league.

[@tom11zz884]

Too slow and lumbering

[@chandlerbarnard2782]

tom11zz884 how fast are you supposed to be when youre that big? He’s literally a log

[@crazyluigi6664]

He's graduating, anyway. If any team wants him, they'll draft him!

[@Tec-fv2xb]

Chandler Barnard that’s his point!

[@professorfinesser4322]

@@tom11zz884 no one is saying he's going to be Giannis or anything. but there is definitely a place for him in the NBA. He could make a career being a back up center if he wanted to. A 7'6 ball player thats half decent is a hard combination to find

[@griplimit]

Oddly enough Tacko and Zion are the 2 heaviest players in the NBA.

[@lyhthegreat]

7'6 guy is beasting in the post..nobody can guard him..

[@generalkayoss7347]

Meanwhile 3 years later he's not even in the league. lol

[@joezic]

is crazy how tacko is super tall but hes not a super skinny guy

[@westbuck221]

Cuz he is 300 something pounds, you'd think that's super skinny for a 7 foot 6 dude but no

[@imaking90]

Lol he used to be, he had no choice but to put on weight

[@dwainsellers6453]

It's amazing to me the difference I saw from 4 years ago and videos of him and where he is now as far as his size in proportion to how tall is he's definitely put on weight and muscle there's no telling where this kid to go if he continues to play not like the other experiments with manute bol and Shawn Bradley for sure.

[@joezic]

@@imaking90 but its hard to put on weight when youre that tall like that other highschool kid

[@imaking90]

@@joezic true but he's no longer a high school kid. He's proven to be a hard worker because he hasn't been playing ball for a long time. I know it takes a lot to put on weight when you're athletically active.

[@ashleyhall3179]

Who ever thought we'd be seeing Zion vs tacko?! This is amazing

[@theoriginalkobby4157]

Well Zion still wasn't afraid😂 But I admit Taco did limit his dunks so.. Great game

[@LetsTightenUp]

The Original Kobby he 7’6

[@bouncebounceb]

Zion learned taco move in slow motion by second half he was going to the rack on him

[@Dragonblade1321]

I thought tacko was a skinny clown who was good only cause of his height? Now he got a bit of muscle on him and he's better. Respect

[@GJett77]

I was in the gym and ucf happened to be on one of the TVs and I saw tacko at the free throw line. I was like no fucken way! He looks completely different now

[@djStickySicx]

he needs to put on muscle like Shaq

[@sheenagobangco9620]

He must strengten his legs

[@kingphil4073]

There's no reason to call him a skinny clown. And he's still good only because of his height but that's not a problem. You can say the same for Shaq and Giannis.

[@steviewonder5103]

@@kingphil4073 you really can't say that for shaq.

[@tonycampbell4982]

Nice to see Duke not have an answer for the 7 footer man among boys

[@iamOAKland]

That 7 footer is as understatement....

[@tonycampbell4982]

@Itzahk Pearlman when the refs help you with fouls lol

[@litesout0_o639]

@Itzahk Pearlman hater 😜

[@juviegill2080]

College they play better defense than in NBA. Way more physical

[@vincentestone5764]

Yep.

[@georockmann7113]

Physical doesnt necessarily mean more difficult

[@cavaleer]

Refs let em play. Not as much money on the line.

[@seandeady2753]

juvie gill that's why I laugh when people say Zion won't be great 😂😂😂 like who TF is stopping him?

[@arquisstewart9729]

lol duhhhh

[@owenfuchser1540]

The only thing good about being that tall is for playing basketball. You cant fit easily in cars, you have to duck when going through doorways, good luck find shoes that fit, people stare at you all the time, you stick out in a crowd. Being that tall has more cons than pros

[@jaybrown3341]

Dawkins had a super game...He has another year also....wow...

[@koguma.newyork1]

yeah sensational game for dawkins the only shot he missed "counted"

[@jaybrown3341]

@@koguma.newyork1 ..missed the alley also..but yea...

[@anthonylewis9572]

TAKES ME BACK TO MY DAYS.

[@myninjanews5115]

Tako has developed well. He has made great progress..

[@ryansolanics141]

I screamed at my tv so loud when zion made that last layup

[@gotemcoach2346]

Every zingle Game Zion Williamzon playz in iz A Inztant Clazzic!!! Itz called, "THE ZION EFFECT " .. #1 🏀

[@squealingsalamander6546]

Me: *in 2020* The pop up: Make your 2020 Bracket now! Me: *cries*

[@abhikbarot7658]

Loved this

[@dvdklix192]

With more training tacko can be an all star he’s the first 7ft6 that I see runs the floor well . He’s not as slow as yao Ming was.. he just needs to be a little more aggressive like shaq was .. with that height he should bully people in the paint

[@andreidinu7316]

You saw Yao at what age? By the time Tacko will be 27, he will probably as slow as well, unfortunately.

[@dvdklix192]

Andrei Dinu I saw Yao ever since he joined the nba he was slow as a snail

[@tis6133]

Tako fall can dominate the NBA if the Boston Celtics remember passing on Giannis Antetokounmpo. I love me some Tako...the beast.

[@lilcrib548]

Great game this was a treat

[@dkGamecocks]

I was in the building for this game. That place was electric the last 6 minutes, one of the best atmospheres I’ve ever been in for a sporting event. Kinda a shame this highlight leave out Dawkins for UCF, he was balling that day.

[@bkhighlights6855]

One of the best NCAA tournament games ever

[@GOROUMARU56]

4:08 that *uh uh ah ah* was perfect with the moves

[@keepthatwheelup9192]

Much respect for Zion no fear in him 💪🏽

[@sangdieng5024]

Imagine they teaming up🤣

[@juandelcerrocano7748]

best battle between 2 ive seen in college

[@joshuaaragon7110]

Tacko’s game isn’t that good, but his height makes up for it. I really hope he does well with the Celtics and grows into a more diverse player.

[@Aliensarethinking]

Zion 11 Rebounds, 4 Assists, 32 Points Taco 6 Rebounds, 0 Assists, 15 Points No comparison!

[@draco3259]

Maybe because one its the 1pick and the other is a late 2nd rounder as much

[@krsaclboi1618]

Zion cant guard him but he can guard zion, all zion cocksuckers says 'zion gonna dunk on him' before the match. But now everybody talking about statistics, just tell me : where is the zion poster on taco? No comparison

[@LIONKING1103]

Zion also took double amount of shots and free throws.... Taco presence definitely was felt!!!

[@spencerross8699]

No to mention one played basketball their whole life, the other played when they got to the states 5 years ago...

[@walterrand3354]

If one mans presence alone almost cost you to loss a game, that's worth more then points to me.

[@marcdewon1406]

I can't wait to see them both in the NBA!!!

[@elahtui5717]

Fav game all year 👊👊👊

[@gidster192]

Even though I have duke winning my bracket, I do kind of wish UCF would’ve won just so I could’ve seen tacko play more

[@jay.ebenezer6766]

If Tacko gets a mid range jump shot as good as KDs, he can be a monster. I mean how do u block that?. He can shoot over anyone.

[@youtubeconnollyfamily]

I was so freaking happy when my Celtics picked up taco fall. Three years from now he could be unstoppable as long as he stays healthy. So worth it

[@BingCherry11]

I really hope this player gets stronger and faster and better in all his skills and I am not even a Boston fan!!!

[@itsmybusiness1004]

Better than 2018 finals

[@iamOAKland]

2019, 2020, 2021

[@herozero7484]

@@iamOAKland np

[@bradlewis6514]

And any year for that matter whether past or present! March Madness puts the Finals to shame! Unpredictable beats predictable hands down

[@bradlewis6514]

Except for Toronto winning last year, the NBA is usually the same outcome u figure on from the beginning of each season! Monotonous is boring

[@HoosierDaddy-8B-]

Funny how the refs missed the offensive foul on Zion on the last play. Pays to play for Duke.

[@michaelgriggs7839]

It was a flop he barely touched the other guy

[@TerranceT-Milli]

Was not a foul Zion just bodied that boi

[@davida1251]

could have called the charge twice

[@alexb8833]

You’re dumb af if you watch that and think it’s an offensive foul.

[@CoolDudeStudiosProjectCDSSKaN]

I like how Tacko went head to head with the top pick yet went undrafted

[@deemoe4636]

If theses two were on the same team in a few years this would be the best one two punch ever....

[@chronotrigger705]

Man imagine them along with Steph against the rigged lakers

[@biggfine7334]

I could watch Zion all day ! Like watching MJ . They are spectacular and can do something amazing each time down the floor

[@HypeManZ]

he is a wall defender and no GM was interested with him during the Draft? come on!!!!

[@dru713281]

free throws at 36 percent ? thats a big indicator he needs a full balanced team because he is just taking up space on offense and clogging the driving lanes...

[@manavjaison]

Because players with such height have the most danger of being injured.

[@liveinfosport6991]

Wowww🔥🔥🔥🔥

[@Roronoa_Zoro_Official]

He's the Big Man we've all been waiting for

[@Fidel_Cashflo414]

A steady diet of my girl's 🌮 is the best for my health.. 😂😂

[@TopGonz]

Who said tacos are unhealthy? 🌮< 🍔 Or nah? 🤔

[@iseeyotoes6739]

I like how tacko just be in front of the hoop to guard it😂😂

[@clarionlansangan5896]

amazing game...

[@markdrouin8094]

Tacko on his way to a long successful Career in the nba. Hes Kevin Garnett 2.0

[@2552Zeus]

Mark Drouin he’s tacko fall 1.0 original version

[@MikeDaProblem]

Dawkins just popped on a lot of NBA draft boards 👀

[@sachetdpati1943]

Mike Love Thyself who’s Dawkins?

[@MikeDaProblem]

Sachet D Pati Aubrey Dawkins UCF coaches son.

[@flysociety7116]

Yea 6'8 pure shooter

[@ojostumbados8544]

Sachet D Pati Dawkins the dude that matched zions every single point with way better efficiency😉

[@lalhluna670]

what a game zion williamsion

[@andrebaker2417]

Taco looked like he was scared of getting foul calls, giving the impression he’s not as aggressive as he is. However, when he hardens in the NBA and knows he has fouls to give, he is going to be a dominant force if you try him.

[@DSmith365]

The refs make it so obvious that they love Coach K. That last call was never a foul if you not going to call the charge 1st.

[@williamwilkins3046]

Couldn't be a charge, tako was in the restricted area so it's a foul.

[@DSmith365]

@@williamwilkins3046 its a clear charge, the defender guarding Zion had position and was not only pushed but ran over also. So again, if that's not a charge, then don't call the foul on Tako, who hands are straight up.

[@anbukakashi410]

Taiga Kagami vs Papa

[@thescatman5029]

First time I ever saw an inverted triangle and two!

[@Yoga3103]

Remind me a lot of the late Manute Bol with more weight. Does any NBA team recruit him in this year?

[@Obi907]

Narindra Yogatama signed to celtics

[@adanrendon3523]

Tacko👍

[@louisjones7261]

Ppl are sleeping in Taco Fall and Boston. They're up next!

[@FCm-tq2ho]

Just saw this kids highlights...I believe!

[@stebbiej]

He in good hands with kimba giving him the rock

[@vekuboi]

@@stebbiej They got JB, Tatum and everyone else too. That could be a next level superteam

[@Tbirder]

And now both of them are in the NBA

[@nashtv3335]

this two player can change the game..

[@benedictespiritu1001]

This is really why I've got to ask "Why was Tacko Fall undrafted at draft night?" He's clearly a great prospect...

[@beni3142]

Benedict Espiritu he wanted to be a scientist and continue to study

[@benedictespiritu1001]

@@beni3142 yeah, I noticed that he was very talented in academics too. Specially math and science

[@giovannihernandez995]

Imagine if zion actually dunked on tacko😮

[@jhomeroroga112]

zion and tacko lookin like came straight out of space jam

[@313Orlando]

I can honestly say Taco has got better since high school. He couldnt chew bubble gum and walk when I first saw him. He's actually a smart young man too. Im proud to see him comfortable now.

[@PeaceLoveDrumsticks]

Taco should’ve had at least at LEAST 40 possessions. No one on that duke team could stop him.

[@yslsherene]

Just looking at Tacko's height... Man this feels so unfair broo

[@cebutours8845]

Reminds me of hulk 2003 vs his father at the 2nd to the last scene of the movie

[@marcoslaureano5562]

If dude falls down to the 2nd round, I hope NY takes a chance on Fall.

[@thinkerjob9383]

Zion looks like Larry Johnson👍🏻

[@noblepromise73]

01:37 the announcer is so good he called it before the 3 went in...he could tell...or something

[@kingofeverything2159]

Crazy good game last night. Watched it live and Tacko was just rejecting Zion but Zion just wouldn't take NO for an answer. Was constantly going up to him and eventually got em. Great game and Zion is definitely something fresh for basketball.

[@docriley79]

Com on! We know the outcome, but how are you going to end the video with the game tied at 73-73!

[@wasabikimchi7891]

I dont... what happened

[@docriley79]

Duke won. Then lost to msu in the elite 8.

[@erichammer8434]

The next gen Shaq vs Yao right here.

[@marquisfromtrack4332]

eric hammer boy u sound dumb

[@hectornegron9155]

Charles Barkley on Zion's overweight: "Looks like SHAQ and I had a baby",

[@reeddanielcuevas7921]

I swear everytime Zion shoots a three someone screams 😂😂😂🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@taeahn6065]

I will never understand how basketball fouls work...

[@tocoki6701]

It's simple. Referee's discretion.

[@youngdragonballjustice7577]

It's American basketball. here in Europe our foul is not soft

[@drlecter902]

As you grow you will surely learn it bro.

[@Marlojet]

👻👻👻👻👻

[@jaymuzikelsensacional]

even Zion with that body had problems in the paint against Tako.

[@anticalabloggerscrew]

Hey what was the final score????

[@neveroutofbalance365]

So the end of the game wont show?

[@LifeOfWhy]

Everyday would be leg day if I was Tacko coach.

[@reycast1463]

Wat s a leg day?

[@pum6454]

I could get wooshed for this, but it's a day where you work out and focus on leg workouts. Hope that helps

[@reycast1463]

@@pum6454 thank u sir.

[@jasonjones2137]

Let me know the rim n rim have a magnet

[@chadhamilton3869]

Yep that last shot was unusual looking just saying

[@manuelperez5183]

!ZION WILLIAMSON¡ Dios te bendiga, Hay que besarle la mano a la nueva estrella, ahora de la NBA... y cada vez que se mencione su nombre te dara la bendicion.

[@omnipepper3665]

This was basically Murasakibara vs Kagami

[@lamonddavis3666]

All this talk about Zion; Tacko Fall nearly ended Duke's chances of advancing tonight. Tacko is black Yuo Ming

[@kylebranson6041]

Yao ming could shoot..he was amazing against the glass Fall is more powerful tho..so he has a future for sure

[@1301407gl]

Yao was way more skilled and mobile

[@Rondo413]

A win is a win....