Banchero helps USA beat Italy in World Cup quarterfinals
Paolo Banchero helped Team USA secure a spot in the FIBA World Cup semifinals with an impressive 100-63 victory over Italy on Tuesday.
Banchero, who initially had ties to Italy but chose to play for the US, scored eight points and grabbed five rebounds while ignoring boos from Italian fans.
Despite his father's Italian heritage, Banchero remained focused during the game and expressed satisfaction with the win in post-game interviews.
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