DURHAM, NC - NOVEMBER 12: Paolo Banchero #5 of the Duke Blue Devils warms up prior to their game against the Army Black Knights at Cameron Indoor Stadium on November 12, 2021 in Durham, North Carolina.

Duke's Banchero, Savarino facing charges related to DWI

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Duke freshman phenom Paolo Banchero and junior guard Michael Savarino are facing charges following an arrest Sunday morning, according to court records The News & Observer's Steve Wiseman obtained.

Banchero is being charged with aiding and abetting DWI, while Savarino was arrested for DWI.

"We are reviewing a legal matter involving two members of the men's basketball team," Duke head coach Mike Krzyzewski said in a statement to The News & Observer.

"Any further actions as a result of this situation will ultimately be determined by the vice president/director of athletics and university officials."

Banchero and Savarino have scheduled court visits on Dec. 8 and 9, respectively. It's unknown if either player will suit up for the Blue Devils' Tuesday evening matchup against Gardner-Webb.

The 19-year-old Banchero, a consensus top-five recruit, is projected to be among the first picks in next year's NBA draft. Savarino, who is Krzyzewski's grandson, joined Duke as a walk-on two years ago.

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