Before The Duke, Gardner -Webb Game Tuesday We Didn't Know If Paolo Banchero, Michael Savarino Were Available! Turns Out They Were Because Paolo Banchero Started, Michael Savarino Didn't Play!
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 day after being named Atlantic Coast Conference Freshman Of The Week Paolo Banchero was charged with aiding and abetting Driving While Intoxicated! (Alcohol)
Paolo Banchero was the passenger in the back seat!
Michael Savarino who is a junior as well Duke Head Coach Mike Krzyzewski’s grandson was also involved!
How?
He was arrested for Driving While Intoxicated (Alcohol)
The arrest happened on Sunday in Orange County!
The arrest was made by The N.C. Highway Patrol!
Paolo Banchero was released on site!
As freshman at Duke in 2019-2020,
Michael Savarino didn’t see the hardwood during games!
As a sophomore in 2021 -2022 that changed!
Why?
Michael Savarino made his career debut at North Carolina (3/6) and logged one minute of action
Scored his first career point on a free throw while bringing down a rebound and recording an assist in the ACC Tournament win over Boston College (3/9)
“according to his biography on goduke.com”
Head Coach Mike Krzyzewski had this to say about Paolo Banchero’s, Michael Savarino’s Driving While Intoxicated incident!
We are reviewing a legal matter involving two members of the Duke Men’s Basketball team. Any further actions as a result of this situation will ulntimately be determined.
Paolo Banchero has a court date for Tuesday December 8, 2021 while his teammate Michael Savarino has a court date set for Wednesday December 9, 2021!
With the incident being reviewed this question comes to mind!
Were Paolo Banchero, Michael Savarino going to be available when Duke played, hosted Gardner Webb on Tuesday?
Turns out they were!
Why?
Paolo Banchero started, played 26 minutes, was 4-9 from three point range , had 8 rebounds , 2 assists and contributed 10 points.
“according to espn.com”
And Michael Savarino was on the sideline, bench but didn’t play!
Why?
Duke Head Coach Mike Krzyzewski who is in final season as head of the Duke Men’s Program before Jon Scheyer who currently is Mike Krzyzewski’s Associate Head Coach takes over as Head Coach in April 2023 said in his post game press conference that Paolo Banchero, Michael Savarino are in different situations and that he in touch with his superiors and continue to take action.
“according to Mike Krzyzewski’s post game press conference on espn.
Though, with 3:00 minutes to go in the game the Duke students The Cameron Crazies began to chant we want Sevy! (Michael Saverino ) Why?
Because they wanted him in the game! Though he never had the opportunity to get in the game!
Why?
Because Keenan Worthington came in the game instead!
Duke defeated Gardner -Webb 92-52 on Tuesday night and improved to 4-0 on the season!
In Duke’s 92-52 win over Gardner -Webb Six Duke players scored in double figures and No. 7 Duke shot 45 percent from three-point range in a 92-52 win over Gardner-Webb Tuesday night at Cameron Indoor Stadium.
Duke (4-0) finished 36-of-63 from the field (.571) and had 11 players see action. After the two teams traded early baskets, Duke grabbed a 14-13 lead with 11:56 left in the first half and never looked back, holding a double-digit advantage over the final 25 minutes of regulation.
Freshman Trevor Keels had it going offensively from the jump, hitting 4-of-6 three-pointers and 6-of-9 overall for a game-high 18 points. Keels also grabbed seven rebounds, while sophomore Wendell Moore Jr., had 14 points, five boards and three assists. Sophomore Mark Williams chipped in 13 points – including four dunks – but his biggest contribution came on the defensive end, where he recorded a career-high six blocks.
Duke's offensive explosion was fueled in large part by unselfish play, as the Blue Devils' 24 assists – led by a game-high six from sophomore Jeremy Roach – were their most since Feb. 22, 2020 against Syracuse.
Lance Terry netted 15 points on 6-of-12 shooting to pace the Runnin' Bulldogs (0-3).
Roach added 10 points to go along with his six helpers. Freshman Paolo Banchero totaled the same amount of points, with a game-high eight rebounds and two assists in 26 minutes. Joey Baker posted his second consecutive stat line in double figures, finishing with 12 points on 4-of-7 from the floor and 3-of-4 from the free throw line.
“according to an article on goduke.com”
Duke is now going to prepare to Lafayette on Friday!
Tip off is set for 8:00pm from Cameron Indoor Stadium!
The game is going to be televised on ACC Network!