Seattle's own Paolo Banchero headlines field for All-Star Rising Stars event

O’Dea High School alumni Paolo Banchero is headed to NBA All-Star weekend.

Paolo Banchero’s rookie season will include a trip to NBA All-Star weekend.

The Orlando Magic forward and No. 1 pick in last year’s draft was announced Tuesday as a participant in this year’s Rising Stars Game, to be held in Salt Lake City on Feb. 17, two nights before the All-Star Game.

Banchero — who leads all rookies with a 20.7 points-per-game average — may still be selected as an . Those players will be revealed Thursday.

“Anytime you can get a chance to be a part of All-Star weekend, you

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