Paolo Banchero, a name every basketball lover is familiar with. He gained massive hype after his mind-blowing Performance at high school. Paolo is an American-Italian basketball player at O’Dea High School. He is also rated among the top three players in the 2021 class and currently plays at the power forward position for Duke Blue Devil’s men’s basketball team.
Early Life
Paolo Banchero was born on November 12, 2002, in Seattle, Washington. He was born to Rhonda Smith and Mario Banchero. According to the sources, he has a younger brother and a younger sister. Paolo started playing basketball at the age of 4. His family has an athletic background. His mother Rhonda, played College basketball and played professionally in the American Basketball league. She later became a basketball coach at Holy Academy in Seattle. His father, Mario played College football for Washington, serving as the tight end. He attended O’Dea High school in Seattle and is currently attending Duke University. He started playing at an early age, but never let his studies suffer, he had clear priorities, and his favorite subject in school was English.
Paolo Banchero Career
Banchero started his career early by joining the Rotary Boys and Girls Club of Seattle. Attending O’Dea High school, he played basketball and football. He served as the backup quarterback on the state championship team on the football field. In his freshman year, his average was 14.1 points and 10.2 rebounds. And in his sophomore year, it was 18.2 points, 10.3 rebounds, and 4.3 assists per game. He led O’Dea to the Class 3A State Championship. He was also named the most valuable player. As a junior, he scored 22.6 points, 11.0 rebounds, 3.7 assists, and 1.6 blocks per game. Banchero also received the Washington Gatorade Players of the Year and MaxPreps National Junior of the Year honors. He was coached by Daryll Hennings. According to him, Paolo is the most humble player on the team.
Banchero was a consensus five-star recruit and also one of the top-rated players in the 2021 class. He received offers from the top NCAA Division I programs, including Duke, Kansas, and Kentucky. They were even willing to offer him a scholarship. Despite all the predictions, Banchero committed to Duke on August 20, 2020. Banchero also serves as a quarterback and free safety on the football field. He led FBU Seattle to third place at FBUNC in 2014. And later in 2015, to second place. He also scored three touchdowns and showed his passing ability in the 2017 FBU 8th grade All-American game. As per his reputation, he lead his team to win in the season opener against Kentucky University on 10th November 2021.
Social Media
He is fairly active on social media. We can catch him on Instagram and Twitter. Though he hasn’t made many posts, he got quite a whopping number of followers on his Instagram page. His talent and playing have earned him a supportive and loyal fan base. As of April 2021, he has 77.7k followers on Instagram and 12.4k followers on Twitter.
Paolo Banchero Biography |
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| Real Name | Paolo Banchero |
| Birth Date | 12 November 2002 |
| Age (as of 2022) | 19 Years |
| Birth Place | Seattle, Washington, United States |
| Nationality | American |
| Profession | Basketball Player |
| Religion | Christianity |
| Sun sign | Scorpio |
Physical Statistics |
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| Height | in feet inches – 6’ 11” – in Centimeters – 211 cm |
| Weight | in Kilograms – 113 kg – in Pounds – 250 lbs |
| Hair Color | Black |
| Eye Color | Dark Brown |
| Body Type | Athletic |
Family |
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| Father | Mario Banchero |
| Mother | Rhonda Smith |
| Sister | – |
| Brother | – |
Qualification/Education |
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| School | O’Dea High School |
| College | Duke University |
Relationship Status |
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| Marital Status | Single |
| Affair | No |
| Who is his girlfriend? | None |
Personal Life
As he is so popular, he certainly must be a catch among the female population. He is a teenager and he may be dating, however, there are no reports available about him being in a relationship yet. Furthermore, he may have a girlfriend and is keeping her out of the public’s view or he isn’t dating and is currently focused on only making his career. Whatever it is, we wish this young man good luck.
Paolo Banchero Net Worth
Banchero is still in the early stages of his career and has yet to play professionally. We are confident that we will see him in the NBA soon, and that his career will soar. He’s just a teenager, juggling all of life’s blessings and challenges. There is no mention of his salary or net worth until he signs the contract.
Trivia:
- Banchero obtained his Italian citizenship in February 2020.
- He is a multi-sport athlete that excels in both sports. Basketball and football are two of his favorite sports, and he plays both of them.
- Paolo began playing football when he was six years old.
- He has been nominated for the Naismith Trophy for Boys Player of the Year at the high school level.
- In 2021, Paolo is also a McDonald’s All-American.
- Banchero ranked as the No.3 overall player in ESPN’S 100 rankings for the class of 2021.
