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Introducing Paolo Banchero Who Has Committed To Duke

Paolo Banchero recently committed to play for Head Coach Mike Krzyzewski at Duke!

Starting when?

In 2021!

Who is Paolo Banchero?

Palo Banchero is the No. 1 power forward and No. 3 player overall in the 2021 recruiting class, per 247Sports' composite rankings.. “according to an article by Joseph Zucker on bleacher report.com

He is 6”9”!

He is from Seattle Washington and was named Gatorade Washington Boys Basketball Player of the Year award in March.Palo Banchero is the No. 1 power forward and No. 3 player overall in the 2021 recruiting class, per 247Sports' composite rankings.. “according to an article by Joseph Zucker on bleacher report.com

Why?

Because Palo Banchero averaged 22.6 points , 11.0 rebounds . 1.6 blocks per game for O'Dea High School. “according to an article by Joseph Zucker according to an article by Joseph Zucker on bleacher report.com

He was recruited by Jon Scheyer! “according to https://247sports.com/Player/Paolo-Banchero-46055770/

Who is Jon Scheyer?

He is currently an Associate Head Coach for Duke but that isn’t all he has done at Duke as he also played for Mike Krzyzweski!

When?

From 2006-2010!

Jon Scheyer was one of the most versatile players in Duke history, concluding his playing career as the only player in school history to record at least 2,000 points, 500 rebounds, 400 assists, 250 three-point field goals and 200 steals. He averaged 14.4 points per game while scoring in double figures 114 times (sixth-most in Duke history) and leading the Blue Devils to a 115-29 (.799) record.A two-time team captain, Scheyer scored 2,077-career points and still ranks 10th on Duke’s all-time scoring list. He ranks third in Duke history in free throws made (608), fourth in free throw percentage (.861) and three-point field goals made (297) and sixth in free throw attempts (706). He played in 144 consecutive games, tied for the second-longest streak in Duke history.https://goduke.com/sports/mens-basketball/roster/coaches/jon-scheyer/3970

As a senior in 2010 Jon Scheyer averaged 18.2 points, 4.9 assists and 1.6 steals per game from the point guard position to spark Duke to a 35-5 record and its fourth national championship. He was a consensus second-team All-American and a first-team All-ACC pick in his final season after starting all 40 contests and scoring in double figures in all but two games on the year.https://goduke.com/sports/mens-basketball/roster/coaches/jon-scheyer/3970

Scheyer was named MVP of the ACC Tournament as a junior in 2009, averaging 21.7 points and 4.0 rebounds as Duke took home the title. https://goduke.com/sports/mens-basketball/roster/coaches/jon-scheyer/3970

As a coach, Jon Scheyer has helped spark the Blue Devils to two ACC championships helped Duke compile a 149-38 (.797) record, a national championship (2015) and two ACC Tournament crowns during his time as an assistant or associate head coach. He helped mentor Tyus Jones in Duke’s 2015 national title season, as the Blue Devils finished the year ranked third nationally in adjusted offensive efficiency. Jones was named the Final Four Most Outstanding Player in Indianapolis and was a first-round pick in the 2015 NBA Draft after just one college season. “according to https://goduke.com/sports/mens-basketball/roster/coaches/jon-scheyer/3970


In 2017, Scheyer helped mold Luke Kennard into a consensus All-American after a breakout sophomore season that saw him rank second in the ACC in scoring and three-point field goal percentage. He also helped develop Frank Jackson into one of the most dynamic young guards in the country during the 2016-17 campaign. according to https://goduke.com/sports/mens-basketball/roster/coaches/jon-scheyer/3970