Paolo Banchero is an Italian-American professional basketball player currently playing for the Orlando Magic in the NBA. Born in Seattle, Washington, he played college basketball for the Duke Blue Devils, where he was a consensus first-team All-American. Banchero was selected as the first overall pick in the 2022 NBA draft by the Magic and quickly established himself as a key player, earning the NBA Rookie of the Year award in his debut season. Known for his versatile offensive skillset, including scoring, passing, and rebounding, Banchero represents Italy internationally and is considered a rising star in the league.
