Banchero: 'I feel like I'm the best prospect in the draft and I want to play for Italy' / News - Basketnews.com

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On Thursday, Paolo Banchero, one of the best prospects in the upcoming NBA Draft, will know his future.

He's projected to be a top-3 pick, but in his mind, there's no doubt he's the best player in this draft. The Italian/American prospect made it clear in an interview with Sky Sports Italy.

"Yes, for sure. I feel like I'm the best player in the draft", Banchero said. "There are a lot of very good prospects in this draft, but I feel like I can prove my value at every level. I know that I have a lot of upside."

The Duke alumni also talked about his international future. With the Italian passport now in his hands, Banchero has often stated his will to play for the Italian national team, something that he confirmed once again.

"Yes, my intention is to play for the Italian NT," Banchero added during the interview. "I'm excited because my NBA career is about to start, and I hope my international career will begin soon."

"I want to come to Italy, but I still can't give you a specific date," Banchero added. "But when I'll come, I'll be very happy to be there. I'm still learning the language, I know how to say 'Ciao' (hello). My father is giving me some lessons, he knows Italian way better than me, I'll work on my Italian in the coming weeks."

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