Paolo Banchero

Draft Notes

Duke lands another elite level talent in Paolo Banchero, who is a highly talented scorer from both inside and out and is an elite level prospect who is on a fast track to the NBA. Paolo fits the mold of a modern day 4-man with his advanced skill level, offensive versatility and ability to stretch the floor.

He has excellent handles and creativity with the ball and can get his shot at will. He’s got a solid build but also has good burst and a quick first step.

Scores from 3 levels and has a nice mid range game and smooth pull-up J with a nice release. Likes to operate in the mid-post but can also initiate the offense from up top.

Has lots of natural strength and a low center of gravity. Paolo can play bully-ball and power his way to the rim, taking the defender for a ride and finishing through contact.

He can play above the rim but isn’t an amazing run/jump athlete at this point.

Comparisons

• stronger Tobias Harris
• faster David West
• Carlos Boozer

Draft Projection

top 10 pick in the 2022 NBA Draft

2022 Power Forwards

1. Paolo Banchero – 6-9 – Duke
2. Daimion Collins – 6-9 – Kentucky
3. Jabari Smith – 6-9 – Auburn
4. Michael Foster – 6-8 – Milwaukee, WI
5. J.T. Thor – 6-9 – Auburn
6. Moussa Diabate – 6-10 – IMG (France)
7. Azuolas Tubelis – 6-9 – Arizona (Lithuania)
8. Drew Timme – 6-10 – Gonzaga
9. Justin Champagnie – 6-6 – Pittsburgh
10. Makur Maker – 7-0 – Howard (Australia)
11. Nate Bittle – 6-11 – Oregon
12. Babacar Sane – 6-8 – Senegal
13. Dawson Garcia – 6-11 – Marquette
14. Jaemyn Brakefield – 6-8 – Duke
15. Toumani Camara – 6-8 – Georgia
16. Jacob Toppin – 6-7 – Kentucky
17. Shareef O’Neil – 6-9 – LSU
18. Omar Payne – 6-10 – Florida
19. C.J. Walker – 6-8 – UCF
20. Lefteris Mantzoukas – 6-9 – Greece
21. Jordan Brown – 6-11 – Arizona
22. Aidan Igiehon – 6-9 – Louisville (Ireland)