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Rhonda Smith-Banchero (née Smith; born May 1, 1973) is an American former basketball player. She played college basketball for the Washington Huskies where she graduated as the school's all-time leading scorer with 2,948 points and was inducted to the Husky Hall of Fame in 2004.
Feb 13, 2024 · Rhonda Smith-Banchero made a name for herself in basketball long before her son Paolo Banchero earned 2023 NBA Rookie of the Year. Smith-Banchero graduated from University of Washington as the school's leading scorer and rebounder.
- NBC Sports Boston
Rhonda Smith Banchero made a name for herself in basketball long before her son Paolo earned 2023 NBA Rookie of the year!
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Dec 13, 2022 · Banchero's mother Rhonda is African-American and his father Mario is Italian. Paolo obtained Italian citizenship in 2020, making him eligible to play for the Italian national team in the future. He seems more than excited to play for the green, white and red.
Jul 11, 2023 · When Rhonda Smith-Banchero departed UW after four seasons, she was the leading scorer in program history (2,948 points) and became the school’s first player to be drafted by the WNBA.
- Seattle Times Staff
Aug 1, 2023 · Heading into college basketball as Duke's top prospect in 2021 right when the NCAA's NIL rules changed, Paolo Banchero and his parents Mario & Rhonda were ho...
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NBA draft prospect Paolo Banchero and his mom, Rhonda Smith-Banchero, talk how Rhonda's game influenced Paolo in his journey to the league.
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