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 ...

Paolo took his father’s advice and was thorough during the entire process. “ ‘You have these five incredible coaches,’ ” Mario told him. “ ‘So during this process, utilize that.

At 6, Paolo’s father, Mario Banchero, taught him how to tackle with football pads in their backyard. Rhonda Smith-Banchero, who coaches high school basketball, ...

Paolo Banchero's wingspan is 7 foot 1 inch. Get more information on Paolo Banchero's height, weight, playing position, ... Rhonda, and an Italian father, Mario. ...

The Orlando Magic have made it clear that they intend to contend in the 2025-26 NBA season. The trade to acquire Desmond Bane shows the entire league that the Magic are no longer playing any games.

Banchero's father, Mario, is of Italian descent. The Seattle native holds dual citizenship in the U.S. and Italy after acquiring an Italian passport in 2020, making him eligible to play for either ...

Paolo Banchero opens up on why he chose to represent the U.S. internationally instead of Italy, which was counting on his commitment. NBA. ... Banchero was born in Seattle, but his father, ...

Paolo Banchero was touted as the No.1 pick of the 2022 NBA Draft. ... while his father played for the football team along ...

LAS VEGAS (AP) — Paolo Banchero saw the picture every day at his family home. It was a team photo of a USA Basketball squad from the 1990s, one that included his mother. Red, white and blue ...

Editor's note: This story was initially published on April 3 ahead of the Final Four. — The first time Mike Bethea saw Paolo Banchero was on a football field.

LAS VEGAS — Paolo Banchero saw the picture every day at his family home. It was a team photo of a USA Basketball squad from the 1990s, one that included his mother. Red, white and blue seeds ...