ORLANDO, Fla. — Magic forward Paolo Banchero on Thursday was named NBA Rookie of the Month in January.

It marked the second month in a row he received the recognition.

Banchero, the No. 1 overall pick in the 2022 NBA Draft, averaged 20.1 points, 5.9 rebounds, 3.2 assists and 1.29 steals over 14 games last month. He scored 20 or more points six times during the month and had 30 points and nine rebounds against the Memphis Grizzlies on Jan. 5.

Banchero leads all rookies in scoring and minutes played (33.7 minutes per game) this season.

On Tuesday, he was named to the rookie roster for the 2023 Jordan Rising Stars competition during the 2023 NBA All-Star Weekend.