Williams, Banchero Added to Player of the Year Watch Lists

DURHAM – Duke freshman Paolo Banchero and sophomore Mark Williams have been named to the Preseason Top 50 Watch List for the John R. Wooden Award presented by Wendy's, while Banchero is also included on the preseason watch list for the Jersey Mike's Naismith Player of the Year Award.

Duke is one of 12 programs nationally with multiple players selected to the Wooden watch list.

The ACC's Preseason Player of the Year and Freshman of the Year, Banchero entered his rookie campaign as a five-star forward out of Seattle, Wash. He was the No. 3 player in ESPN 100's rankings for the class of 2021 after a four-year career at O'Dea High School. As a junior, he averaged 22.6 points, 11.6 rebounds, 3.7…