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The grandson of legendary Duke men’s basketball coach Mike Krzyzewski and a possible first pick in next year’s NBA draft are reportedly facing charges for an alleged DWI incident over the weekend. Krzyzewski’s grandson, Michael Savarino, who plays for the Blue Devils, was arrested Sunday on a drunk driving charge and Duke star Paolo Banchero faces a charge of aiding and abetting DWI, the Highway Patrol confirmed. from the State of North Carolina to CBS affiliate WNCN-TV.

Michael Savarino Age

March 26, 2001 (age 20 years)

Charged

Savarino, 20, was also charged with driving after using when he was under 21 and a stop sign violation, Highway Patrol First Sgt. Chris Knox told WNCN-TV. Savarino was taken into custody early Sunday morning and then released with a court date scheduled for the next month, Knox told the station.

The News & Observer newspaper, citing court records, reported that Savarino was driving a Jeep registered to Banchero, 19, who was in the back seat at the time of the traffic stop. Banchero was released at the scene and also has a court date scheduled for December, reports WNCN-TV.

CBS Sports reports that Savarino is the son of Duke’s assistant athletic director Debbie Savarino, one of Krzyzewski’s three daughters. Michael Savarino joined the basketball team in 2019 and received a scholarship in the offseason.

Statement

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

Michael Savarino, number 30 for the Duke Blue Devils, is seen at Cameron Indoor Stadium on October 15, 2021, in Durham, North Carolina.

Michael Savarino, number 30 for the Duke Blue Devils, is seen at Cameron Indoor Stadium on October 15, 2021, in Durham, North Carolina.

Savarino was arrested for the alleged stop sign violation at 1:10 a.m. Sunday near Hillsborough, North Carolina, Knox told WNCN-TV. A breathalyzer test showed he had a blood alcohol level of 0.08, Knox told the station.

Freshman Banchero was named preseason player of the year by the ACC. CBS Sports lists him as the number one prospect for the 2022 NBA draft.