Paolo Banchero #5

Position:
PF
Height:
208 cm
Weight:
113 kg
Age:
22 yo (2002 November 12)
Birth place:
Seattle, United States of America
Citizenship:
American
Italian
Paolo Banchero will play for Team USA in World Cup

2023-06-24

After being torn between two large basketball camps, Orlando Magic's forward Paolo Banchero has chosen which country he'd like to represent internationally. According to Shams Charania from The Athletic, the 20-year-old has chosen to represent Team USA on the international stage.
Banchero's agent: 'Paolo would like to play for both Italy and USA'

2023-06-10

Paolo Banchero wants to play with a national team at some point. However, the 20-year-old forward is still unclear whether he wants to join the United States or Italy. Banchero's agent Mike Miller said Banchero wishes he could represent both countries, but that the young forward knows that isn't possible.
Grant Hill reveals Team USA plans for Paolo Banchero, Joel Embiid

2023-05-29

In an interview with the Italian newspaper "La Gazzetta dello Sport", Grant Hill, the managing director of Team USA, spoke at length about the future plans of the American national team and which players we might soon see with the stars and stripes colors.
Italian basketball federation confirms interest in Darius Thompson, remains hopeful on Banchero

2023-05-11

In an interview with La Gazzetta dello Sport, Gianni Petrucci, the president of the Italian basketball federation, revealed that Italy might have a new addition in time for the upcoming FIBA World Cup.  The national team coached by Gianmarco Pozzecco will play in the Group A of the FIBA World Cup together with the Philippines, Dominican Republic, and Angola. 
Paolo Banchero tops NBA Rookie of the Year voting

2023-05-08

Paolo Banchero headlines the NBA's All-Rookie First Team that was announced Monday. The Magic forward is joined by Jazz center Walker Kessler, Thunder guard Jalen Williams, Pacers guard Bennedict Mathurin and Kings forward Keegan Murray.
With Paolo Banchero stalling, what are the other options for Italy?

2023-05-01

On Saturday, Italy learned it will play in the Group A of the upcoming FIBA World Cup. The team coached by Gianmarco Pozzecco will face Angola, the Philippines, and the Dominican Republic. After two very positive experiences at the Tokyo Olympics in 2021 and at EuroBasket last summer, Italy will try to have a nice run for the third summer in a row.
Pozzecco, Petrucci touch on Banchero's availability for Italy: 'Everything has changed'

2023-05-01

Gianmarco Pozzecco, fresh off the draw for next summer's World Cup, was interviewed by Tuttosport and, in addition to the FIBA competition, he also spoke about the possible recruitment of Paolo Banchero, recently awarded as Rookie of the Year in the NBA. The words of the Italian coach, compared to his enthusiastic statements a few months ago, show that no progress has been made.
Paolo Banchero named NBA Rookie of the Year

2023-04-25

After getting selected No. 1 overall in the 2022 NBA Draft, Paolo Banchero received his first award as an NBA player. The Orlando Magic forward has been named the NBA Rookie of the Year, beating out Walker Kessler and Jalen Williams in the process. In his first year in the league, Banchero averaged 20 points, 6.9 rebounds, and 3.7 assists per game for the Magic.
With clock ticking, doubts arise about Paolo Banchero's commitment to Italy

2023-04-12

After being selected with the first overall pick in the NBA draft, Paolo Banchero left little doubt about his level of play. In his recently completed rookie season with the Orlando Magic, the power forward finished the campaign averaging 20.0 points, 6.9 rebounds, and 3.7 assists per game.
NBA players guess FIBA World Cup results

2023-04-12

Since the inaugural FIBA Basketball World Cup in 1950, just 15 national teams have reached the podium. Argentina, Brazil, Croatia, France, Germany, Greece, Lithuania, Philippines, Russia, Serbia, Soviet Union, Spain, Turkey, and the USA are the only countries to clinch at least one top-three finish.
Achille Polonara disagrees with Messina's gloomy view, reflects on Banchero's situation

2023-02-03

Achille Polonara's basketball career could - quite superficially - be viewed as a typical rags-to-riches story. He went all the distance from being a solid EuroCup, BCL, and even FIBA Europe Cup player to being considered a key piece at European powerhouses. 
Paolo Banchero has already turned into 'Mr.Reliable' for the Magic

2023-01-17

When the 2022 NBA draft was approaching, many pundits had a feeling that the Orlando Magic, the holders of the first pick in the draft, would select Jabari Smith or Chet Holmgren. From most mock drafts, Paolo Banchero was being placed between the No. 2 and No. 3 picks, with the possibility of ending up with the Oklahoma City Thunder or the Houston Rockets.
Paolo Banchero named NBA Rookie of the Month in Eastern Conference

2023-01-03

Orlando Magic forward Paolo Banchero and Sacramento Kings forward Keegan Murray have been named the Kia Rookies of the Month for December. Banchero has continued to shine during his rookie season with averages of 19.1 points, 6.5 rebounds, and 4.1 assists in December.
Paolo Banchero names his 'Welcome to the NBA' moment

2022-12-27

The no. 1 pick in the 2022 NBA Draft, Paolo Banchero, revealed his welcome to the NBA moment. In The Old Man podcast with JJ Redick, Banchero said it was facing Kevin Durant. "Playing against KD, I think, was kind of 'Welcome to the NBA' moment," Banchero revealed to Redick. "I guarded him for most of the game, and there was nothing you could do against him."
With Franz and Mo Wagners in starting lineup, Magic start to rack wins

2022-12-16

The Orlando Magic have been labeled as a squad with a lot of talent in recent years, but none of them have star potential and thus couldn't add to the site in the long run. This was not the case this season, as Orlando not only drafted a player of superstar caliber with the no. 1 pick (Paolo Banchero) but also had a relatively balanced squad with many offensive options.
Paolo Banchero has a promising first meeting with Italian federation reps (1)

2022-12-06

A definitive answer as to whether Paolo Banchero will play with the Italian NT in the 2023 FIBA World Cup has not been given. However, it seems that the meeting between the player and the Italian National team delegation went well.
Coach Gianmarco Pozzecco expected to meet Paolo Banchero on Monday

2022-12-04

Gianmarco Pozzecco, the head coach of the Italian national team, together with Salvatore Trainotti, the GM of the national team, and other members of the Italian federation, will travel to the USA on Sunday. The mission has a clear goal: meeting Paolo Banchero and convincing him to join the 'Squadra Azzurra' for the upcoming FIBA World Cup. 
Paolo Banchero compares Bol Bol to Victor Wembanyama

2022-11-29

Bol Bol is having a great first season at the Orlando Magic, who are finally giving him big minutes also due to numerous injuries. The 23-year-old Sudanese-American big man is averaging 13.5 points, 7.9 rebounds and 2.0 blocks. Banchero, Orlando's leading scorer spoke highly of Bol, comparing him to Victor Wembanyama.
Nico Mannion opens up about his relationship with the Italian NT and Paolo Banchero

2022-11-25

Despite being only 21, Nico Mannion and the Italian national team have already developed a long-term relationship. Mannion made his debut with the national team in 2018 when he was only 17 years old. No one before him had made his debut with the national team at that age.
Paolo Banchero can't wait for the World Cup: 'I'll give everything'

2022-11-24

Fingers are crossed in Italy that rising star Paolo Banchero will suit up for the Azzurri next summer at the FIBA Basketball World Cup.
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NBA

MIN 2P M/A 3P M/A FT M/A REB AS ST TO BS RBS PF RF PTS EFF GM
24/25 Orlando Magic 34:31 50.6%
339/669
32.3%
91/282
72.8%
293/402
7.6
6.5/1.1
4.8 0.8 3 0.6 - 2.1 - 25.9 23.6 48 »
23/24 Orlando Magic 35:11 49.2%
573/1165
34.5%
135/391
72.7%
442/608
7.1
6/1.1
5.3 0.9 3.2 0.6 - 1.9 - 22.9 20 87 »
22/23 Orlando Magic 33:44 47%
394/837
29.8%
85/285
73.7%
394/534
6.9
5.7/1.2
3.7 0.8 2.8 0.5 - 2.2 - 20 16.1 72 »

FIBA Basketball World Cup

MIN 2P M/A 3P M/A FT M/A REB AS ST TO BS RBS PF RF PTS EFF GM
2023 USA 17:20 61.7%
21/34
33.7%
2/6
68.1%
17/25
3.4
2.6/0.9
1.6 0.6 1.3 0.9 - 0.7 - 9.3 10.9 7 »
Date Team Opponent Score MIN 2P M/A 3P M/A FT M/A REB AS ST TO BS PF PTS EFF
103-86 42 50%
10/20
57.1%
4/7
66.7%
4/6
11
8/3
4 1 4 1 0 36 34
120-95 33 40%
4/10
0%
0/3
81.8%
9/11
9
9/0
7 1 3 1 3 17 21
96-76 28 40%
4/10
28.6%
2/7
50%
1/2
4
2/2
6 0 1 0 1 15 12
119-112 37 52.6%
10/19
40%
2/5
70%
7/10
10
10/0
4 0 3 1 4 33 30
97-109 38 42.1%
8/19
60%
3/5
80%
8/10
18
15/3
8 0 4 1 0 33 41
105-116 32 52.9%
9/17
0%
0/4
100%
6/6
10
10/0
4 2 5 0 3 24 23
87-96 36 46.7%
7/15
12.5%
1/8
100%
9/9
6
5/1
4 0 7 0 1 26 14
121-91 29 57.1%
8/14
20%
1/5
45.5%
5/11
6
4/2
6 1 1 0 0 24 20
92-101 37 75%
12/16
20%
1/5
66.7%
8/12
10
8/2
4 1 6 0 4 35 32
104-111 35 68.8%
11/16
25%
2/8
66.7%
4/6
7
7/0
6 1 2 0 4 32 31
118-106 39 63.6%
7/11
33.3%
2/6
83.3%
10/12
7
7/0
1 0 4 1 2 30 25
105-120 30 47.1%
8/17
60%
3/5
83.3%
5/6
8
7/1
5 1 2 0 0 30 30
108-116 39 53.8%
7/13
37.5%
3/8
100%
8/8
6
4/2
5 1 2 0 3 31 30
103-108 38 21.4%
3/14
37.5%
3/8
81.8%
9/11
11
9/2
7 1 2 1 1 24 24
118-111 37 56%
14/25
28.6%
2/7
81.8%
9/11
10
9/1
3 0 1 0 2 43 37
93-113 34 71.4%
10/14
50%
4/8
100%
2/2
11
10/1
4 4 1 1 3 34 45
97-84 36 47.1%
8/17
33.3%
2/6
75%
3/4
5
3/2
3 1 1 1 1 25 20
109-111 37 55.6%
5/9
57.1%
4/7
70%
7/10
6
6/0
2 1 2 0 4 29 26
123-125 37 50%
5/10
0%
0/5
90.9%
10/11
9
7/2
3 0 3 0 1 20 18
113-114 39 66.7%
10/15
80%
4/5
90%
9/10
8
8/0
8 4 3 1 2 41 52
102-104 39 66.7%
4/6
33.3%
1/3
80%
12/15
4
3/1
5 1 4 0 2 23 22
115-121 36 70.6%
12/17
40%
4/10
62.5%
5/8
6
6/0
5 2 5 0 4 41 35
82-122 32 53.3%
8/15
14.3%
1/7
77.8%
7/9
5
4/1
4 1 2 1 1 26 20
110-90 29 40%
4/10
50%
1/2
88.9%
8/9
5
3/2
5 0 3 1 1 19 19
104-105 28 26.7%
4/15
16.7%
1/6
76.9%
10/13
6
6/0
2 0 1 1 4 21 10
108-114 37 53.3%
8/15
30%
3/10
68.8%
11/16
10
8/2
5 0 3 0 1 36 29
102-86 29 36.4%
4/11
44.4%
4/9
80%
4/5
8
6/2
6 0 0 1 2 24 26
106-112 33 46.2%
6/13
44.4%
4/9
87.5%
7/8
6
6/0
4 0 4 1 3 31 25
112-111 33 53.8%
7/13
0%
0/4
75%
3/4
7
7/0
6 0 5 1 1 17 15
112-90 29 45.5%
5/11
33.3%
1/3
62.5%
5/8
8
8/0
4 1 1 3 3 18 22
111-130 31 66.7%
8/12
33.3%
1/3
80%
4/5
0
0/0
9 1 2 0 1 23 24
104-99 37 50%
9/18
0%
0/6
0%
0/1
6
5/1
3 1 2 0 2 18 10
113-99 33 30.8%
4/13
0%
0/6
33.3%
1/3
6
5/1
6 2 3 1 4 9 4
119-90 33 52.6%
10/19
0%
0/4
33.3%
1/3
6
5/1
3 1 3 0 1 21 13
125-119 44 38.5%
5/13
25%
2/8
33.3%
1/3
5
5/0
6 1 5 0 3 17 8
121-113 39 50%
8/16
50%
3/6
50%
7/14
9
8/1
7 0 3 0 2 32 27
79-101 33 10%
1/10
0%
0/4
75%
6/8
9
8/1
6 0 5 2 1 8 5
109-93 31 58.3%
7/12
42.9%
3/7
42.9%
3/7
12
12/0
2 0 5 1 5 26 23
100-113 29 28.6%
4/14
0%
0/2
66.7%
2/3
7
4/3
5 2 1 1 1 10 11
121-94 29 44.4%
8/18
0%
0/2
71.4%
5/7
4
4/0
4 0 2 0 1 21 13
122-93 25 46.2%
6/13
28.6%
2/7
80%
4/5
5
5/0
2 0 7 1 2 22 10
104-99 27 66.7%
4/6
50%
1/2
81.8%
9/11
8
6/2
6 0 6 1 2 20 24
106-109 26 46.2%
6/13
62.5%
5/8
70%
7/10
7
7/0
3 2 3 1 1 34 31
102-99 37 76.9%
10/13
22.2%
2/9
71.4%
5/7
7
7/0
4 0 4 0 2 31 26
119-115 39 76.5%
13/17
33.3%
3/9
68.2%
15/22
13
9/4
9 1 4 2 4 50 54
124-111 36 37.5%
3/8
25%
1/4
53.8%
7/13
7
4/3
3 1 3 0 3 16 10
116-101 37 27.3%
3/11
50%
1/2
54.5%
6/11
6
5/1
9 0 0 1 2 15 17
97-116 31 50%
8/16
50%
4/8
83.3%
5/6
11
7/4
3 1 0 1 2 33 36

NBA

MIN 2P M/A 3P M/A FT M/A REB AS ST TO BS RBS PF RF PTS EFF GM
Orlando Magic 34:03 50.7%
339/669
32.3%
91/282
72.9%
293/402
7.6
6.5/1.1
4.8 0.8 3 0.6 - 2.1 - 25.9 23.6 48 »
Regular season 33:57 50.8%
316/622
32.5%
87/268
72.3%
274/379
7.4
6.3/1.1
4.8 0.8 2.9 0.6 - 2.1 - 25.9 23.5 45 »
Playoffs 35:40 48.9%
23/47
28.6%
4/14
82.6%
19/23
10
9/1
5 1.3 4 0.7 - 2 - 25.7 26 3 »
Home game 33:43 50.6%
162/320
32.1%
45/140
74.8%
184/246
7.2
6.1/1.2
5.2 0.7 3.2 0.7 - 2.1 - 25.7 23.8 25 »
Away game 34:26 50.7%
177/349
32.4%
46/142
69.9%
109/156
8
6.9/1.1
4.3 0.9 2.8 0.5 - 2.1 - 26.1 23.4 23 »
Wins 33:43 51.9%
154/297
37.3%
47/126
72.5%
145/200
8.4
7/1.3
5.7 0.7 2.5 0.6 - 2 - 27 27.2 22 »
Losses 34:20 49.7%
185/372
28.2%
44/156
73.3%
148/202
7
6/1
4 0.9 3.3 0.6 - 2.2 - 25 20.6 26 »
Last 5 games 35:36 46.2%
36/78
40.7%
11/27
74.4%
29/39
10.4
8.8/1.6
5.8 0.4 3 0.8 - 1.6 - 26.8 27.6 5 »
October 36:00 56.9%
37/65
34.4%
11/32
64.4%
38/59
8.8
6.4/2.4
5.6 0.6 2.2 0.8 - 2.6 - 29 28.6 5 »
January 31:36 44%
59/134
32%
16/50
63.4%
45/71
7.2
6.4/0.8
4.4 0.6 4 0.7 - 1.9 - 21.1 16.5 10 »
February 32:15 48.5%
79/163
26.7%
20/75
73%
65/89
6.1
5.3/0.8
4.9 0.7 2.6 0.8 - 2.3 - 23.6 19.9 12 »
March 36:08 56.9%
112/197
37.2%
32/86
78.3%
101/129
7.7
6.6/1.1
4.4 1.2 2.4 0.4 - 2.1 - 30.1 29.4 14 »
April 35:08 47.3%
52/110
30.8%
12/39
81.5%
44/54
9.7
8.4/1.3
5.3 0.6 3.9 0.6 - 1.7 - 26.3 25 7 »
Versus Atlanta Hawks 35:00 49.1%
28/57
33.3%
9/27
75.6%
34/45
8.8
8.3/0.5
5 0.3 3.3 0.8 - 2.8 - 29.3 26.3 4 »
Versus Golden State Warriors 36:30 60%
21/35
25%
4/16
55.6%
5/9
6
5.5/0.5
4 1.5 3.5 0 - 3 - 29.5 22.5 2 »
Versus Portland Trail Blazers 33:00 37.9%
11/29
0%
0/8
63.6%
7/11
7.5
6.5/1
4.5 0.5 4 1 - 1 - 14.5 9 2 »
Versus Boston Celtics 33:00 45.8%
22/48
37.5%
6/16
66.7%
10/15
6.3
4.7/1.7
4.7 0.3 2.3 0.3 - 0.7 - 24 19.7 3 »
Versus Chicago Bulls 37:00 65.2%
15/23
14.3%
2/14
83.3%
15/18
8
7/1
3.5 0 3.5 0 - 1.5 - 25.5 22 2 »
Versus Brooklyn Nets 37:00 27.3%
3/11
50%
1/2
54.5%
6/11
6
5/1
9 0 0 1 - 2 - 15 17 1 »
Versus Dallas Mavericks 37:00 75%
12/16
20%
1/5
66.7%
8/12
10
8/2
4 1 6 0 - 4 - 35 32 1 »
Versus New Orleans Pelicans 34:00 71.4%
10/14
50%
4/8
100%
2/2
11
10/1
4 4 1 1 - 3 - 34 45 1 »
Versus Washington Wizards 32:20 43.5%
20/46
58.3%
7/12
84%
21/25
10.3
8.3/2
6 0.3 3 0.7 - 0.3 - 27.3 30 3 »
Versus San Antonio Spurs 32:30 53.3%
16/30
0%
0/8
90%
9/10
8.5
8.5/0
5 1 5 0.5 - 2 - 20.5 19 2 »
Versus Utah Jazz 33:00 30.8%
4/13
0%
0/6
33.3%
1/3
6
5/1
6 2 3 1 - 4 - 9 4 1 »
Versus Toronto Raptors 36:20 63.6%
21/33
53.3%
8/15
75%
24/32
8
7.7/0.3
5 1.7 4 0.7 - 3 - 30 32.3 3 »
Versus Philadelphia 76ers 27:00 66.7%
4/6
50%
1/2
81.8%
9/11
8
6/2
6 0 6 1 - 2 - 20 24 1 »
Versus Indiana Pacers 39:00 76.5%
13/17
33.3%
3/9
68.2%
15/22
13
9/4
9 1 4 2 - 4 - 50 54 1 »
Versus Miami Heat 37:30 44.8%
13/29
37.5%
6/16
66.7%
6/9
8
6/2
4.5 1 2.5 0.5 - 2.5 - 25 22 2 »
Versus Los Angeles Lakers 39:00 63.6%
7/11
33.3%
2/6
83.3%
10/12
7
7/0
1 0 4 1 - 2 - 30 25 1 »
Versus Houston Rockets 37:30 50%
15/30
35.7%
5/14
91.7%
11/12
5.5
3.5/2
4 1 1.5 0.5 - 2 - 28 25 2 »
Versus Charlotte Hornets 32:00 55.6%
15/27
35.3%
6/17
72.7%
8/11
7.5
6.5/1
6 0.5 1 0.5 - 3 - 28 28.5 2 »
Versus Sacramento Kings 30:00 61.5%
16/26
25%
2/8
56.3%
9/16
3
2/1
7.5 1 1.5 0 - 0.5 - 23.5 22 2 »
Versus Detroit Pistons 39:00 50%
8/16
50%
3/6
50%
7/14
9
8/1
7 0 3 0 - 2 - 32 27 1 »
Versus Denver Nuggets 29:00 36%
9/25
20%
1/5
63.6%
7/11
7.5
6/1.5
4.5 1.5 1 2 - 2 - 14 16.5 2 »
Versus Milwaukee Bucks 29:20 48.6%
17/35
50%
11/22
72%
18/25
6
6/0
2.3 1 4 0.7 - 2.3 - 28.3 22.3 3 »
Versus Memphis Grizzlies 32:00 30.4%
7/23
20%
2/10
65.4%
17/26
6.5
5/1.5
2.5 0.5 2 0.5 - 3.5 - 18.5 10 2 »
Versus Los Angeles Clippers 36:00 46.7%
7/15
12.5%
1/8
100%
9/9
6
5/1
4 0 7 0 - 1 - 26 14 1 »
Versus Minnesota Timberwolves 37:00 56%
14/25
28.6%
2/7
81.8%
9/11
10
9/1
3 0 1 0 - 2 - 43 37 1 »
Versus Cleveland Cavaliers 35:00 37.9%
11/29
26.7%
4/15
80%
16/20
8
6.5/1.5
5.5 1 2 1 - 1 - 25 22 2 »
Height:
208 cm
Weight:
113 kg
Age:
22 yo (2002-11-12)
Birth place:
Seattle, United States of America
Citizenship:
American
Italian
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