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 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.

November 29, 2021: Named ACC Freshman of the Week

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

2021: Five-Star Recruit

In 2021, Paolo Banchero was a consensus five-star recruit and one of the top players in his class.

January 17, 2022: Named ACC Freshman of the Week

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

March 15, 2022: Named Third-Team All-American

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

July 29, 2022: Charges Dropped

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

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.

2023: Named NBA Rookie of the Year

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

January 3, 2024: Career-High 43 Points

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

February 1, 2024: Named All-Star

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