CHARLOTTE, N.C. (WBTV) - A former Duke University basketball star is being sued over abuse allegations, according to a report.

on Friday that Zion Williamson was the subject of a civil lawsuit that alleged years of “sexual, physical, emotional and financial” abuse, which began during his one year at Duke.

The ESPN report did not provide many details, but said the woman -- who filed under the name “Jane Doe” -- accused Williamson of a “continuing pattern of abusive, controlling and threatening behavior.”

In a statement to ESPN, Williamson’s attorneys said “we unequivocally deny” the allegations.

“The allegations contained in the complaint are categorically false and reckless,” the statement read in part. “This appears to be an attempt to exploit a professional athlete driven by a financ

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