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Sep 29, 2020 · SEATTLE — Before Paolo Banchero could even drive, his mother Rhonda Banchero coached him on what to do if he was ever pulled over by police – and it’s this talk that the Banchero family of ...
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...
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Apr 1, 2022 · Paolo Banchero’s mother, Rhonda Smith-Banchero (left), said she never shielded him from the realities of police brutality and racism. “Doesn’t matter that my husband is white, my son looks Black,” Rhonda Smith-Banchero said.
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 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.
Jun 27, 2023 · Paolo Banchero’s Italian snub was not a complete surprise, however. The former Duke star’s mother Rhonda was a basketball star herself and was a huge motivator for his decision. A college Hall of Famer and later having played in the WNBA, Rhonda also represented the US Women’s team.
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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.
