From career breakthroughs to professional milestones, explore how Paolo Banchero made an impact.
Paolo Banchero is an American professional basketball player currently playing for the Orlando Magic in the NBA. He played college basketball for the Duke Blue Devils, where he was named the ACC Rookie of the Year in 2022. Following his freshman season, Banchero declared for the 2022 NBA draft and was selected first overall by the Orlando Magic. He continued his success in the NBA, earning the NBA Rookie of the Year award in 2023.
On August 20, 2020, Paolo Banchero committed to playing college basketball for Duke, despite predictions he would commit to Washington.
In November 2020, Paolo Banchero was selected to Italy's 24-man squad for the EuroBasket 2022 qualification games; however, he did not play.
On April 20, 2022, Paolo Banchero declared for the 2022 NBA draft, forgoing his remaining college eligibility.
In 2022, Banchero was eligible to play for the Italy national team and indicated his willingness to represent Italy in international competitions.
In 2022, Paolo Banchero was named the Rookie of the Year of the Atlantic Coast Conference (ACC). He also declared for the 2022 NBA draft.
In June 2023, Paolo Banchero opted to play for the 2023 U.S. national team at the FIBA Basketball World Cup, leading to accusations of "betrayal" from the Italian Basketball Federation.
In 2023, Banchero was named the NBA Rookie of the Year.
On February 1, 2024, Paolo Banchero was named to his first career All-Star Game as an Eastern Conference reserve.
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