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Paolo Banchero and his Mom Rhonda Banchero kick off the NBA All Star weekend at Urban Hill on February 16, 2023 in Salt Lake City, Utah. Get premium, high resolution news photos at Getty Images
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. She went on to play in the American Basketball League, overseas, and the early years of the WNBA.
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Paolo Banchero hugs his mother Rhonda after being drafted 1st overall by the Orlando Magic during the 2022 NBA Draft at Barclays Center on June 23, 2022 in New York City. Get premium, high resolution news photos at Getty Images
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.
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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 [1] [2] 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. [3] She went on to play professionally for several ...
Dec 13, 2022 · In addition to the athletic genes of his parents, the 20- year-old former college basketball player shares a special appreciation for his heritage. 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.
NBA.COM tickets. Tickets. NBA Power Rankings. 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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