Paolo Banchero, the lone 2022 early-entry to either list. Prompting the Magic at No. 1 to take Banchero, who wrapped up his freshman season as one of college basketball’s most breathtaking forces in years.
Early Life and College Career
Born November 12,2002 in Seattle Washington to parents Lisa and Mario Banchero, the potential “One-and-Done” Player is no stranger of having a bag on him when it comes anything basketball. He attended O’Dea High School did some incredible things in order to lead this team as they became best of the west and brought several state titles back home.
In 2021, Banchero will be on his way to Duke University as he proved himself with elite performances. With his ability to defend multiple positions, score the basketball and high level point guard skills which would usually make him a top candidate for No.
NBA Career
After a successful college tenure, Banchero was the No. 1 overall pick of the Orlando Magic in the 2022 NBA Draft. That didn’t take long to the former for making an instant impact, whatever all his smudging sands chicanery and downstream will be value.
Banchero had some good moments during his rookie season —like scoring a career-high 42 points vs. the Cleveland Cavaliers. That campaign ended with him being named NBA Rookie of the Year—and one of the league’s most thrilling young prospects.
A Bright Future
Banchero is a human mismatch and borderline annual All-Star talent, who if he combines his natural ability with an off-court work ethic to be great can become the type of player you remember in their prime watching games jumping out at him. He can already have that impact