Duke F Paolo Banchero enters NBA draft

Duke star Paolo Banchero, a potential No. 1 overall pick, declared for the 2022 NBA Draft on Wednesday.

The 6-foot-10 freshman forward from Seattle averaged 17.2 points, 7.8 rebounds and 3.2 assists in 39 starts with the Blue Devils (32-7) this season.

The consensus All-American and ACC Rookie of the Year thanked family, coaches and teammates and announced his widely expected decision to turn pro with a video message on