Jun 25, 2023 · Paolo Banchero is an Italian-American professional basketball player born in Seattle, Washington, on 12th November 2002. Banchero played collegiate basketball for the Duke Blue Devils and was named ACC Rookie of the Year in 2022.

Paolo Napoleon James Banchero [2] (/ ˈ p aʊ l oʊ b æ ŋ ˈ k ɛər oʊ / POW-loh bang-KAIR-oh, [3] (Italian: Paolo Napoleone Giacobbe Banchero) Italian: [ˈpaːolo baŋˈkɛːro]; born November 12, 2002) is an American-Italian professional basketball player for the Orlando Magic of the National Basketball Association (NBA).

Jul 11, 2023 · Although he was first associated with the Italian national team, Paolo Banchero ultimately chose to represent Team USA in the 2023 FIBA World Cup and beyond. Before this summer, Banchero had never even visited Italy before but was always viewed as the federation's top choice for a recruit.

Sep 5, 2023 · Italian basketball fans, who were eager for an explanation as to why Paolo Banchero ultimately chose to represent the USA instead of Italy, despite his numerous verbal commitments in 2022, found themselves once again deeply disturbed.

Jun 27, 2023 · Paolo Banchero has decided to play for Team USA at the FIBA World Cup, angering Italian basketball president, who said Orlando Magic star "fooled us."

Paolo Napoleon James Banchero (Seattle, 12 novembre 2002) è un cestista statunitense con cittadinanza italiana professionista nella NBA con gli Orlando Magic. È stato selezionato come prima scelta assoluta al Draft NBA 2022 .

Nov 2, 2023 · Paolo Banchero is of Italian descent from his father’s side, which is why he got Italian citizenship and a chance to play for the Italian National team in the 2022 EuroBasket, but he chose to...

Sep 5, 2023 · Paolo Banchero's nationality made him eligible to play for both Team USA and Italy, as he holds dual citizenship. But he chose the Americans.

Paolo Napoleon James Banchero (/ ˈpaʊloʊ bæŋˈkɛəroʊ / POW-loh bang-KAIR-oh, (Italian: Paolo Napoleone Giacobbe Banchero) Italian: [ˈpaːolo baŋˈkɛːro]; born November 12, 2002) is an American-Italian professional basketball player for the Orlando Magic of the National Basketball Association (NBA).

Oct 31, 2022 · Banchero received his Italian passport in the summer of 2020 and is now eligible to play for the Italian national team. During a conversation with his Orlando Magic teammate R.J. Hampton, who hosts the show 'Young Person,' Banchero explained the process that led him to get the Italian passport.