Paolo Banchero will be the first collegiate player featured in an NBA 2K season in the newest launch of NBA 2K22.
"Season 5: Power Within" is headlined by Kevin Durant, Rui Hachimura and Banchero, the latter entering MyTeam mode with a 95 overall rating.
The forward is in his first season at Duke, averaging 16.9 points, 8.4 rebounds and 1.0 blocks per game. Banchero has been a go-to option for a 23-4 squad that is considered a top contender for a national title, while he also has a bright future at the professional level.
Bleacher Report's Jonathan Wasserman lists the 6'10" player as the No.