ESPN.com
April 21, 2022
Duke’s Paolo Banchero is leaping to the NBA after one season and is a contender to be the No. 1 draft pick.
Banchero announced his decision in a social media video Wednesday, with the school saying the freshman planned to hire an agent.
“It has always been a dream of mine to play at Duke, and it has always been a dream of mine to play in the NBA,” Banchero said. “Duke has prepared me for that on and off the court. … It has been a great journey and I’m blessed to be a part of The Brotherhood for life.”