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Duke Basketball: Versatile 2021 PF enters Blue Devil radar

Assuming Duke basketball target Paolo Banchero continues on the upward path from the first half of his high school career, the rhythm and flow of his name alone will benefit his name-recognition in college and then his marketability in the NBA.

One reason for assuming the five-star 2021 power forward will reach the NBA — likely after only one year in college — is his rhythm and flow on the hardwood adding a multidimensional element to his 6-foot-9, 235-pound frame.

The native of Seattle (O’Dea High School) with a No. 6 composite ranking already possesses the skills, strength, and smarts to play center or either forward.