Paolo Banchero's Success and Achievements in Timeline

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Paolo Banchero

A success timeline featuring the most significant achievements of Paolo Banchero.

Paolo Banchero is an Italian-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. He declared for the 2022 NBA draft after his freshman season and was selected as the first overall pick by the Orlando Magic. Banchero was named the NBA Rookie of the Year in 2023.

November 29, 2021: ACC Freshman of the Week

On November 29, 2021, Banchero was named ACC freshman of the week for the second time.

January 17, 2022: ACC freshman of the week

On January 17, 2022, Banchero earned ACC freshman of the week honors.

March 15, 2022: Third-team All-American

On March 15, 2022, Banchero was named a third-team All-American.

July 29, 2022: DUI charges dropped

On July 29, 2022, the charges against Banchero were dropped after Savarino pled guilty to DUI.

2022: Rookie of the Year and NBA draft

In 2022, Banchero was named the Rookie of the Year of the Atlantic Coast Conference (ACC), and he declared for the 2022 NBA draft, where he was selected with the first overall pick by the Orlando Magic.

2023: NBA Rookie of the Year

In 2023, Banchero was named the NBA Rookie of the Year.

January 3, 2024: Career-High Points

On January 3, 2024, Banchero scored a then career-high 43 points in a 138–135 double-overtime loss against the Sacramento Kings.

February 1, 2024: All-Star Game Selection

On February 1, 2024, Banchero was named to his first career All-Star Game as an Eastern Conference reserve.

October 23, 2024: Season-Opening Victory

On October 23, 2024, in the Magic's season-opening game, Banchero put up 33 points and 11 rebounds in a 116–97 win over the Miami Heat.

January 10, 2025: Return to the court

On January 10, 2025, Banchero returned to the court, posting 34 points and seven rebounds in a 109–106 loss against the Milwaukee Bucks.