The Making Of Paolo Banchero, Duke’s Latest Superstar

We’re almost halfway through the final season of Mike Krzyzewski’s legendary 42-year run at Duke, and his hopes for one last title are resting in part with Duke’s latest freshman star: the dynamic 6-foot-10 big man, Paolo Banchero. Today, The Athletic’s Brendan Marks tells the story of Banchero’s unconventional path from aspiring drummer to potential No. 1 pick in the NBA Draft. And, after a challenging stretch of their season — including a COVID-19 outbreak — do Banchero and Duke still have what it takes to give Coach K a championship sendoff?

Read Brendan Marks’s full story about Paolo Banchero: https://theathletic.com/2942721/2021/11/09/the-making-of-paolo-banchero-dukes-newest-freshman-superstar/?source=theleadpodcast 

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