Career Timeline of Paolo Banchero: Major Achievements and Milestones

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.

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Full Timeline Career & Achievements Success & Recognition

August 20, 2020: Commitment to Duke

On August 20, 2020, Paolo Banchero committed to playing college basketball for Duke, despite predictions he would commit to Washington.

November 2020: Selected for Italy Squad

In November 2020, Paolo Banchero was selected to Italy's 24-man squad for the EuroBasket 2022 qualification games; however, he did not play.

April 20, 2022: Declared for NBA Draft

On April 20, 2022, Paolo Banchero declared for the 2022 NBA draft, forgoing his remaining college eligibility.

2022: Eligible to Play for Italy

In 2022, Banchero was eligible to play for the Italy national team and indicated his willingness to represent Italy in international competitions.

2022: Named ACC Rookie of the Year

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.

June 2023: Opted to Play for the U.S. National Team

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.