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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.
Rhonda’s professional WNBA spanned several seasons while playing for the Seattle Reign, Portland Power, and Sacramento Monarchs. Banchero also played overseas in Taiwan and Isreal. Today, Rhonda is a Director of Organizational Equity and Inclusion for a Non-Profit in Seattle.
Feb 13, 2024 · Rhonda Smith-Banchero joined NBC10’s Hannah Donnelly on a new ‘On Her Mark’ podcast to discuss her basketball career, raising her NBA star son Paolo Banchero and more.
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.
Rhonda Smith Banchero made a name for herself in basketball long before her son Paolo earned 2023 NBA Rookie of the year!
Jul 11, 2023 · LAS VEGAS — Paolo Banchero saw the picture every day at his family home. It was a team photo of a USA Basketball squad from the 1990s, one that included his mother, former Washington Huskies...
Dec 29, 2023 · Smith-Banchero joined Business Beyond the Game to discuss parenting a high-profile recruit in the NIL era, her WNBA experience and the growing investment in women’s pro sports.
