Duke freshman forward Paolo Banchero announced Wednesday that he will forego his college eligibility and declare for the 2022 NBA draft.
“It has always been a dream of mine to play at Duke... and play in the NBA,” Banchero said in the video. “Duke has prepared me for that on and off the court. I’m excited to announce that I will be entering my name in the 2022 NBA draft. It has been a great journey and I am blessed to be apart of the brotherhood for life.”
The star forward also thanked his parents, Duke coach Mike Krzyzewski and his teammates for the memories they made in his freshman season.