This article will answer every question you have about Paolo Banchero. Below are some of the frequently asked questions about him.
- What does Banchero do for a living?
- Who are Banchero’s parents and siblings?
- What are Banchero’s interests and hobbies?
- Is Banchero married or does he have a girlfriend/ boyfriend?
- Does Banchero have any children?
- Where is Banchero now?
- How tall is Banchero?
- How much money does Banchero earn?
- What is Banchero’s net worth?
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Who is Paolo Banchero?
Paolo Napoleon James Banchero is a famous Italian-American college basketball player for the Duke Blue Devils of the Atlantic Coast Conference (ACC). A projected lottery selection in 2022, he was a consensus five-star recruit and among the top players in the 2021 class. He was then named the ACC Rookie of the Year in 2022.
Paolo Banchero career
High School career
At O’Dea High School in Seattle, Paolo played football, as the backup quarterback on the state championship team and basketball in his first year. He then averaged 14.1 points and 10.2 rebounds per game as a freshman on the basketball team. In Banchero’s sophomore season, he averaged 18.2 points, 10.3 rebounds, and 4.3 assists per game leading the team to the Class 3A state championship. where he was named the most valuable player.
As a junior, Paolo averaged 22.6 points, 11.0 rebounds, 3.7 assists, and 1.6 blocks per game for the Class 3A runners-up. He received Washington Gatorade Player of the Year and MaxPreps National Junior of the Year honors. He was then named to the Mc Donald’s All-American Game and Jordan Brand Classic rosters.
Recruiting
Paolo was a consensus five-star recruit and among the top players in the 2021 class. Despite receiving offers from top NCAA Division I programs such as Duke and Kentucky, many recruiting analysts predicted that he would commit to Washington. However, after all the predictions, he committed to playing college basketball for Duke on August 20, 2020.
College career
Banchero scored 22 points, in a 79-71 victory over Kentucky in his collegiate breakout. He won his first Atlantic Coast Conference (ACC) Freshman of the Week honor on November 15. Paolo then scored 28 points and 8 rebounds in a 107-81 win against the Citadel on November 23. He was named to the First Team All-ACC and also ACC Rookie of the Year. Banchero was later named a Third Team All-American on March 15th, 2022.
How old is Paolo Banchero?
Paolo Napoleon James Banchero is aged19 as of 2021, having been born on November 12, 2002, in Seattle, Washington, U.S. Banchero received Italian citizenship in February 2020. He shares his birthday with famous people including Erika Costell, Anne Hathaway, Ryan Gosling, Al Michaels, Ashley Williams, Booker T. Jones, David Ellefson, Charles Manson, Grace Kelly, Ryan Gosling, Russell Westbrook, Neil Young, among others.
Paolo Banchero Family
Who are Paolo Banchero’s parents
Paolo Banchero was born in Seattle, Washington to his parents, Rhonda Smith and Mario Banchero. His mother played college basketball for Washington, where she left as the program’s all-time scoring leader. She was a 3rd-round pick in the 2000 WNBA draft and professionally played in the American Basketball League and overseas. Later she became a basketball coach at Holy Names Academy in Seattle. His father and uncle played college football for Washington and are of Italian ancestry. The parents initially met while attending the University of Washington.
Does Paolo Banchero have siblings?
Banchero was born to his parents as the oldest among three children. He has two younger siblings, sister Mia Banchero and brother Lio Banchero.
Paolo Banchero Education
Banchero attended O’Dea High School in Seattle, where he played football and basketball. He then committed to Duke University to play basketball for the college.
Paolo Banchero Interests
Banchero had an interest in playing football and basketball in high school. He was the backup quarterback on the state championship team. He also played American football and basketball in his childhood and took part in the track. Paolo grew up playing basketball at the Rotary Boys and Girls Club of Seattle with inspiration from his mother.
Paolo Banchero Girlfriend
Banchero has kept his love and romance life away from the media. He is not linked to any relationship currently or in the past, and it is believed he is dating in private.
Paolo Banchero Kids
Banchero has no children as no information is available about any child, and also about his relationships.
Paolo Banchero Height
Banchero has an athletic, well-built, and muscular body, adding up to an outstanding height of 6 ft 10 in (2.08 m) and a weight of 113 kg (250 lbs).
Paolo Banchero Net Worth
Italian-American professional basketball player, Banchero plays for Duke University from 2021 to the present. He previously played for O’Dea High School before committing to play college basketball for Duke. Banchero has earned an undisclosed salary and has garnered an estimated net worth of $2 million as of 2022.
