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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.
Apr 1, 2022 · Banchero and his mother, Rhonda Smith-Banchero, were among the 20,588 fans watching a heralded Atlantic Coast Conference matchup between two Basketball Hall of Fame coaches, Roy Williams and Jim Boeheim.
- Marc J. Spears
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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
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
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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Mar 31, 2022 · March 31, 2022 at 5:00 a.m. EDT. Duke's Paolo Banchero learned the game from his mother, Rhonda Smith-Banchero, who played at Washington and professionally. (AP, University of Washington) 8...
