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Paolo Banchero Who Plays For Duke, Who Is From Seattle Washington Is The Atlantic Coast Conference Freshman Of The Week!

Paolo Banchero who plays for Duke, who is from Seattle Washington is the Atlantic Coast Conference Freshman Of The Week!

Why?

Because Paolo Banchero averaged 19.3 points on .667 field goal shooting to go with 8.7 rebounds over the three games. In his collegiate debut against No. 10 Kentucky in the State Farm Champions Classic on Tuesday, he went 7-of-11 from the floor and 8-of-9 from the free throw line for 22 points, seven boards and two steals. The Seattle, Wash., native followed up with back-to-back 18-point outings in the Duke Veterans Day Weekend Showcase, while leading Duke in rebounds in both contests. In the win over Army on Friday night, he posted his first career double-double, bringing down a game-high 12 rebounds while finishing 7-of-9 from the floor. The following night versus Campbell, he went for 18 points, seven rebounds, a steal and a block in 34 minutes of work.

Paolo Banchero has hit 21 of his first 31 field goal attempts (.667) – including 20-of-24 from inside the arc, and has knocked down 15 of his first 17 free throws (.882) to open the season.

“according to an article on goduke.com”

The next time fans, spectators see Paolo Banchero in action will be tomorrow night when Duke who is ranked 7th in this weeks AP Top 25 poll host Gardner -Webb!

Tip off is set for 7:00pm from Cameron Indoor Stadium!

The game is going to be televised on the Regional Sports Network!