Why Did Paolo Banchero Commit To Duke Instead Of Gonzaga, Kentucky, North Carolina And Tennessee?

Athletes who play a particular sport and receive offers to play that sport collegiately when they go to college have reasons for choosing the college they do!

So why did Paolo Banchero who is a 6-9 power forward from Seattle Washington commit to Duke instead of Gonzaga , Kentucky , Duke’s tobacco road rival North Carolina and Tennessee where he will play collegiately starting in 2021?

The forward has this to say about his decision about why he committed to Duke over Gonzaga, Kentucky , North Carolina and Tennessee who he also had offers from.

I would say the frequent contact from Coach K was a big part," the Five-Star recruit explained. "He was texting me everyday, if not every other day, checking up on me and letting me know how much he wanted to coach me, how unique I am and how he wanted to give me freedom within the offense and to allow me to be myself there. I would say their pitch was just a little different than everybody else's. That's what caused me to fall in love with them and caused my parents to fall in love with them is how much freedom they would give me." “according to an article by Adam Rowe on 247sports.com

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