Duke basketball player Michael Savarino, grandson of coach Mike Krzyzewski, to face DWI charges along with Paolo Banchero

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November 16, 2021, 9:59 AM ET
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Duke guard Michael Savarino, grandson of coach Mike Krzyzewski, and star freshman Paolo Banchero face DWI-related charges following Savarino's arrest early Sunday morning.

According to court records obtained by the Raleigh News & Observer, Savarino was arrested for DWI while Banchero was charged with aiding and abetting DWI.

Savarino was pulled over early Sunday morning following a stop sign violation and an ensuing breathalyzer test showed a blood alcohol content of .08. Banchero was charged and released.

"We are reviewing a legal matter involving two members of the men's basketball team," Krzyzewski said in a statement to the newspaper. "Any further actions as a result of this situation will ultimately be determined by the Vice President/Director of Athletics and University officials."

Savarino's court date is Dec. 9, according to the paper; Banchero's is Dec. 8.

Duke hosts Gardner-Webb on Tuesday night; the status of both players has not been announced.

Banchero is a potential No. 1 pick in the 2022 NBA draft and is averaging 19.3 points and 8.7 rebounds through three college games. Savarino is a former walk-on who was put on scholarship last summer.