Duke’s loss Saturday night will likely be forward Paolo Banchero’s final collegiate game, as he is expected to be a top pick in this year’s NBA draft.
However, despite the loss, Banchero is still happy with how the season went. After the game, the freshman explained how grateful he was to play for Mike Krzyzewski this year.
“Coach, recruiting me, he lived up to everything he told me,” Banchero said. “And made me a better player, made me a better man, and I thank him for that.”
Additionally, Banchero explained how much he enjoyed playing this year with this particular group of Duke players, down to their fight in the end.