He played college basketball for the Duke Blue Devils. Banchero was named the Rookie of the Year of the Atlantic Coast Conference (ACC) in 2022. Following his freshman season, he declared for the 2022 NBA draft, where he was selected with the first overall pick by the Orlando Magic. Banchero was named the NBA Rookie of the Year in 2023.

Jan 8, 2025 · Two days before suffering a torn oblique that has sidelined him since late October, former Duke basketball one-and-done Paolo Banchero posted a career-high 50 points, along …

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Apr 25, 2023 · NEW YORK – Former Duke men's basketball All-American Paolo Banchero is the 2023 Kia NBA Rookie of the Year, the league announced on Tuesday evening. Banchero becomes the fourth Blue Devil to win...

Jan 11, 2025 · Former Duke basketball star Paolo Banchero picked up right where he left off for the Magic 10 weeks ago. The only disappointment for Paolo Banchero on Friday night was the …

Jun 23, 2022 · Before Paolo Banchero was selected first-overall by the Orlando Magic in the 2022 NBA draft, he kicked off his college career as a freshman at Duke. Here's what you need to …

Dec 27, 2024 · Since his injury on Halloween, former Duke star Paolo Banchero has missed eight weeks and 27 games. Impressively, the Orlando Magic have done reasonably well, with a current record of 19-13....

Paolo Banchero Position: Forward 6-10, 250lb (208cm, 113kg) Hometown: Seattle, WA High School: O'Dea HS RSCI Top 100: 2 () School: Draft:, 1st round (1st pick, 1st overall), More …

Apr 26, 2024 · Former Duke basketball star forward and No. 1 overall draft pick Paolo Banchero made history on Thursday night with his stat line in the Magic’s Game 3 win.

Oct 29, 2024 · Former Duke superstar Paolo Banchero, now a forward for the Orlando Magic, had a career night against the Indiana Pacers on Monday. Banchero put together his first 50-point game en route to...