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Staking his claim: Paolo Banchero believes he’s top player in this summer’s NBA draft

Alongside Jabari Smith and Chet Holmgren, the Duke power forward is widely touted to be a top-three draft selection next week. So, would you expect any less than these bullish comments from the 19-year-old after a memorable college season?
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Paolo Banchero, Duke and the all-important question still to be answered

Julien Soumaoro of the Gardner Webb Runnin' Bulldogs defends Paolo Banchero of the Duke Blue Devils during the first half of their game at Cameron...

Through four appearances to start the new season, Duke’s 6’10 power forward star Paolo Banchero is averaging 17 points on 62.5% shooting and 8.5 rebounds per game. Seeded ninth in the ACC, they are unbeaten (5-0) at the time of writing. But as they look towards an uncertain future in the months ahead, will their Seattle-born five-star recruit be allowed to flourish? Continue reading “Paolo Banchero, Duke and the all-important question still to be answered”

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Lonzo and Zion among an exciting core for new-look Pelicans

Top draft pick Zion Williamson pairing alongside 2017 number two pick Lonzo Ball means the post AD-era begins in New Orleans with plenty to be optimistic about ahead of the new season this month, even in a stacked Western Conference…

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New Orleans primed for Zion Williamson after winning no.1 pick in NBA Draft Lottery

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This year’s winner of the highly-coveted number one pick in next month’s NBA Draft is the New Orleans Pelicans, who are primed to pick superstar talent Zion Williamson. Regardless, their next move will certainly have a ripple effect across the league. Continue reading “New Orleans primed for Zion Williamson after winning no.1 pick in NBA Draft Lottery”