Paolo Banchero

Paolo Banchero is Italian-American professional basketball player. He was drafted first overall by the Orlando Magic in the 2022 NBA Draft. He plays as a power forward.

Quick Facts of Paolo Banchero

Celebrated Name Paolo Banchero
Age 19 Years Old
Nick Name Paolo
Birth Name Paolo Napolean James Banchero
Birth Date 2002-11-12
Gender Male
Profession Basketball Player
Place Of Birth Seattle, Washington
Birth Nation United States
Nationality American, Italian
Famous For Drafted first overall in the 2022 NBA Draft
Father Mario Banchero
Mother Rhonda Smith
Siblings 2
Ethnicity Mixed (African-American and Italian)
Religion Christianity
Horoscope Scorpio
High School O’Dea High School
College / University Duke University
Position Power Forward
Career Start Drafted 1st overall in the 2022 NBA Draft
First Club Orlando Magic
Jersey Number 5
Awards ACC Rookie of the Year, Washington Gatorade Player of the Year, MaxPreps National Junior of the Year
Height 2.08 m (6 ft 10 in)
Weight 250 lbs (113 kg)
Body Type Athletic
Eye Color Dark Brown
Hair Color Black
Sexual Orientation Straight
Marital Status Unmarried
Girlfriend Not Known
Source of Wealth Basketball (Contracts, salary, sponsorships, endorsements)
Salary Not Released
Net Worth Below $1 million
Links Instagram

Paolo Banchero played collegiate basketball for Duke University. He was named ACC Rookie of the Year in 2022. Following his freshman year for the Blue Devils, he declared for the draft.

What are the salary and net worth of Paolo Banchero?

The Orlando Magic will serve as the venue for Paolo Banchero’s NBA debut. He was selected first overall in the NBA Draft of 2022. He is about to sign his rookie contract and will begin his career with a sizable wage. The youthful kid will prosper from his basketball career and has a long career ahead of him. His current estimated net worth is less than $1 million.

What is Paolo Banchero Famous For?

  • Drafted first overall in the 2022 NBA Draft.

From what country is Paolo Banchero?

On November 12, 2002, Paolo Banchero was born. Paolo Napolean James Banchero is his real name. In the United States, Seattle, Washington, is where he was born. He has American citizenship. In February 2020, he obtained Italian citizenship. His parents are Mario Banchero, his father, and Rhonda Smith, his mother. He has a mixed racial background. On his mother’s side, he is of African American ancestry, and on his father’s, of Italian ancestry. His sun sign is the Scorpio.

Young Paolo Banchero and his parents. Source: @Andscape

He participated in track, basketball, and football during his formative years. He played basketball at the Rotary Boys and Girls Club of Seattle when he was younger.

Higher Education Career of Paolo Banchero

  • Paolo Banchero participated in basketball and football while attending O’Dea High School.
  • He was a quarterback for the team that won the state championship.
  • He had a 14.1 point and 10.2 rebound average as a rookie.
  • In his second season, he had an average of 18.2 points, 10.3 rebounds, and 4.3 assists.
  • He was selected MVP and led O’Dea to the Class 3A state victory.
  • As a junior, he had a 22.6 point, 11 rebound, 3.7 assist, and 1.6 block average.
  • He assisted O’Dea in finishing second in Class 3A.
  • He received the MaxPreps National Junior of the Year award and was awarded the Washington Gatorade Player of the Year.
  • He was also added to the rosters for the Jordan Brand Classic and the McDonald’s All-American Game.
Paolo Banchero led O’Dea High School to the Class 3A runners-up finish. Source: @ProspectiveInsight

College Career of Paolo Banchero

  • One of the top players in the 2021 class, Paolo Bancher, was a five-star recruit who received unanimous praise.
  • Duke and Kentucky both extended scholarship offers to the student.
  • It was anticipated that he would choose Washington.
  • In August 2020, he made a commitment to Duke University.
  • He scored 22 points in his first game for the college team against Kentucky, winning 79-71.
  • In November 2021, he received the Atlantic Coast Conference (ACC) Freshman of the Week award.
  • Both ACC Rookie of the Year and first-team All-ACC honors were bestowed upon him.
  • In March 2022, he received a Third Team All-American designation.
  • He had a 17.2 point, 7.8 rebound, and 3.2 assist per game average as a rookie.
  • He announced his intent to enter the 2022 NBA Draft after his freshman year.
Paolo Banchero played college basketball for Duke University. Source: @Instagram

Andrea Banchero NASCAR Career

  • First-round choice Paolo Banchero was anticipated to be selected.
  • He was chosen first overall by the Orlando Magic in the 2022 NBA Draft.
  • National Team of Paolo Banchero
  • Paolo Banchero is qualified to compete at the national level for either Italy or the United States.
  • He expressed a desire to represent Italy, and the 24-man national team for the EuroBasket 2022 qualifiers in November 2020 included him.
  • He didn’t, though, play.
  • He has not yet sworn loyalty.

Who is the girlfriend of Paolo Banchero?

Paul Banchero is not married. Banchero, the top overall pick in the 2022 NBA Draft, will soon start dating a woman. We’ll keep you updated on new information regarding his dating history, relationships, and girlfriend.

How tall is Paolo Banchero?

Paolo Banchero measures 2.08 meters, or 6 feet, 10 inches, in height. He weighs 113 kg (250 lbs) in body weight. His physique is athletic. His black hair contrasts with his dark brown eyes.

Straight is the way he identifies sexually.

Have You Heard?

  • At the age of 15 months, he grew to a height of 3 feet.
  • His mother, who was a professional basketball player, served as his inspiration.
  • By the seventh grade, he had grown to 6 feet, 5 inches.
  • In both basketball and football, he was named among the top 50 8th graders in the country.
  • Chris Banchero, his brother and a member of the Philippine Basketball Association, is also a professional basketball player.
  • In November 2021, after Michael Savarino, a teammate from Duke and the grandson of coach Mike Krzyzewski, was detained on suspicion of DWI, he was charged with aiding and abetting DUI. He has an upcoming court appearance.
  • He was accidentally interviewed by SkySports Martin Brundle at the first Miami Grand Prix in Miami Gardens in May 2022, thinking he was Patrick Mahomes.
  • At Duke, he wore shirt number 5.