“Banchero isn’t showy, he just takes care of business. It’s crazy to see his skillset at that size. He handles the ball like a point guard, he can really shoot, and the way he moves is incredible. He’s an amazing talent.”

Steve Haizlip

Head Coach Head coach at Bainbridge High

Athletic Excellence

The 6-foot-9, 230-pound junior forward led the Fighting Irish to a 23-6 record and the Class 3A state championship game this past season. Banchero averaged 22.6 points, 11.0 rebounds, 3.7 assists and 1.6 blocks per game. A First Team All-State selection, he is also the Seattle Times Player of the Year and the Metro League MVP. Banchero is ranked as the nation’s No. 2 recruit in the Class of 2021 by Rivals.com.

Academic Achievement

Banchero has maintained a B average in the classroom. He will begin his senior year of high school this fall.

Exemplary Character

Banchero has raised funds to benefit breast cancer research and has volunteered locally on behalf of an elementary school reading initiative as well as with youth basketball programs.