DURHAM – Duke freshman Paolo Banchero has announced that he will enter his name in the 2022 NBA Draft. The consensus second-team All-American and ACC Freshman of the Year intends to hire an agent.
"Playing on some of the biggest stages in front of the best fans in the world with my brothers, I couldn't ask for anything more," said Banchero. "It was really a blessing. To Coach K, it was an honor to be a part of your final season. Thank you for pushing me every single day and expecting nothing but the best out of me.