Paolo Banchero C #5
Height: 6-10 (208cm)
Weight: 250 lbs (113kg)
Born: Nov 12, 2002 (23 years old)
Hometown: Seattle, Washington
Nationality: United States / Italy
Current Team: Orlando Magic
Current NBA Status: Under Contract (Orlando Magic)
Free Agent: PO-2030; UFA-2031
Agent: Mike Miller, Donald McGrath
NBA Draft: 2022 Round 1, Pick 1, Orlando Magic
Pre-Draft Team: Duke (Fr)
High School: O'Dea High School (Seattle, Washington)
Paolo Banchero Bio
Name: Paolo Banchero
Position: C
Jersey: #5
Current Team: Orlando Magic
Born: Nov 12, 2002
Age: 23 years old
Birthplace/Hometown: Seattle, Washington
Nationality: United States / Italy
Height: 6-10 (208cm)
Weight: 250 lbs (113kg)
Instagram: @paolo5
Twitter: @Pp_doesit
Current NBA Status: Under Contract (Orlando Magic)
Free Agent: PO-2030; UFA-2031
Agent: Mike Miller, Donald McGrath
Draft Entry: 2022 NBA Draft
Early Entry Info: 2022 Early Entrant
Drafted: Round 1, Pick 1, Orlando Magic
Pre-Draft Team: Duke (Fr)
High School: O'Dea High School (Seattle, Washington)
AAU Team: Seattle Rotary (WA)
NBA Awards & Honors
| Award | Date |
|---|---|
| 1x Rookie of the Year | 2023 |
| 1x All-Rookie First Team | 2023 |
| 2x Player of the Week | 11/27/2023, 3/31/2025 |
| 4x Rookie of the Month | Dec 2022, Jan 2023, Feb 2023, Mar 2023 |
| 1x All-Star | 2024 |
| 1x Eastern All-Star Coaches Selection | 2024 |
| 2x Rising Stars Challenge Participant | 2023, 2024 |
| 2x Skills Challenge Participant | 2023, 2024 |
NCAA Awards & Honors
| Award | Date |
|---|---|
| 1x NCAA West All-Region Team | 2022 |
| 1x NCAA West Most Outstanding Player | 2022 |
| 1x Consensus All-American Second Team | 2022 |
| 1x NABC All-American Second Team | 2022 |
| 1x NABC All-District (2) First Team | 2022 |
| 1x AP All-American Third Team | 2022 |
| 1x USBWA All-American Second Team | 2022 |
| 1x Sporting News All-American Third Team | 2022 |
| 1x ACC Freshman of the Year | 2022 |
| 1x ACC All-First Team | 2022 |
| 1x ACC All-Freshman Team | 2022 |
| 1x ACC All-Tournament First Team | 2022 |
| 6x ACC Freshman of the Week | 11/15/2021, 11/29/2021, 12/27/2021, 1/17/2022, 1/24/2022, 1/31/2022 |
| 1x NCAA Final Four All-Tournament Teams (AP) | 2022 |
| 1x USBWA All-District Team (III) | 2022 |
Prep/High School Awards & Honors
| Award | Year |
|---|---|
| 1x Washington Gatorade Player of the Year | 2020 |