Report: Paolo Banchero commits to U.S. FIBA World Cup team

Reigning NBA Rookie of the Year Paolo Banchero will compete for Team USA at the FIBA World Cup this summer in the Philippines, The Athletic reported Saturday.

The Orlando Magic forward was born in the U.S. but has an Italian passport and previously said he would play with Team Italy at the tournament, which begins Aug. 25 in Manila.

Banchero, the No. 1 pick in the 2022 NBA Draft, is the 11th American professional player