In a draft day stunner, former Duke star Paolo Banchero was selected No. 1 overall in the 2022 NBA Drat on Thursday night.

The Orlando Magic shocked the NBA community by picking Banchero over Auburn forward Jabari Smith Jr.

Banchero’s odds to go No. 1 overall had risen in recent days,

but this is still a stunning result. Smith was the heavy favorite to go No. 1 overall with less than an hour before the draft.

Banchero will now pair with Franz Wagner in Orlando̵

7;s front court. The Magic also have former North Carolina guard Cole Anthony and ex-Gonzaga star Jalen Suggs in the back court.

Several of Banchero’s former teammates — AJ Griffin, Mark Williams, Wendell Moore Jr. and Trevor Keels — are expected to hear their names called at some point on

Tonight will close the book on Mike Krzyzewski’s illustrious history with the NBA Draft. Krzyzewski helped produce 4 former No. 1 overall picks while at Duke — Elton Brand, Kyrie Irving, Zion Williamson and now Banchero.

Banchero is the first Duke player to be selected in the top-5 since Williamson went No. 1 overall in the 2019 NBA Draft. RJ Barrett went No. 3 in that same draft, too.

During his lone season at Duke, Banchero averaged a team-high 17 points per game. He was Duke’s top offensive weapon throughout the season and was a big reason why the Blue Devils reached the 2022 Final Four.

Banchero is expected to play Summer League with the Magic. That slate of games will get underway in July.