1. Chris Banchero was drafted fifth overall by Alaska in the 2014 PBA draft.
11 Facts About Chris Banchero
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Chris Banchero was well on his way to being named the D-II National Player of the Year when his senior season was cut short by an ACL injury in January 2011.
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Chris Banchero ended his college career as the No 8 all-time scorer in SPU history.
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Chris Banchero graduated with a degree of International Communications in Business.
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Chris Banchero was recruited by San Miguel Beermen in the ASEAN Basketball League after graduating in college.
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Chris Banchero initially signed a contract with PBA D-League team Blackwater Sports due to a league provision that incoming players must apply through the draft, he ended up being picked top overall and signed to a contract by Boracay Rum Waves.
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On September 16,2016, Chris Banchero, again, extended his tenure with the Aces.
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On February 1,2022, Chris Banchero became an unrestricted free agent.
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On February 2,2022, Chris Banchero signed a three-year contract with the Meralco Bolts.
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Chris Banchero first rejected a new three-year contract extension with former team Phoenix before signing with Meralco.
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Chris Banchero was born in Seattle, Washington to a Filipino mother, Jacqueline Guerrero, and a father of Italian descent.