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Nov 9, 2021; New York, New York, USA; Duke Blue Devils forward Paolo Banchero (5) looks to pass as Kentucky Wildcats forward Keion Brooks Jr. (12) defends during the second half at Madison Square Garden. Mandatory Credit: Vincent Carchietta-USA TODAY Sports

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Nov 9, 2021; New York, New York, USA; Duke Blue Devils forward Paolo Banchero (5) looks to pass as Kentucky Wildcats forward Keion Brooks Jr. (12) defends during the second half at Madison Square Garden. Mandatory Credit: Vincent Carchietta-USA TODAY Sports
Paolo Banchero displays a 100 percent effort on the court in every single game; it is not just the rumors that he regulates his glands to sweat it out. He indeed sweats the most in every game.
Athletes like Banchero must maintain their water levels during exercise to ensure that their bodies can continue working properly. Sweating helps cool the body down and remove toxins from the muscles, yet losing the weight of seven pounds in a game. Excessive sweating, however, can lead to dehydration if not managed correctly.
Duke freshman Paolo Banchero "loses about 7 lbs per game" from sweating 😲pic.twitter.com/gJUynowNqw
— Sports Illustrated (@SInow) December 1, 2021
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Paolo Banchero injury this Season
Banchero speaks to ESPN’s Holly Rowe after the cramps that were dealt this season. It was reported that recently he had undergone a sweat test performed by a doctor, and it uncovered the loss of seven pounds after every game was authentic.
Banchero, a 19-year-old is already topping the Duke’s scorer and rebounder lists with 18.3 and 7.3 respectively per game. He is a strong contender for a good bet to go number one in the 2022 NBA Draft, and he also has fantasy potential.

Players of such caliber must drink plenty of fluids before, during, and after games to stay hydrated. Many athletes also use sports drinks or other supplements to replenish electrolytes lost through sweat. Proper hydration is essential for maintaining peak performance on the court or field. Resulting in the Blue Devils star consuming special oxygenated fluid during games to control the unnecessary cramps and regulate fluid circulation.
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Additional to the loss of his weight, dehydration can have a significant impact on athletic performance. When the body loses too much water, it cannot function properly. This can lead to fatigue, dizziness, and even heat stroke.
During both of Duke‘s big games against Kentucky and Gonzaga earlier this month, Banchero was forced off the court for brief periods due to cramps. Banchero’s problem is certainly one of the stranger ones we’ve ever seen at any level of basketball.

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FORT MYERS, FLORIDA – DECEMBER 19: Paolo Banchero #5 of O’Dea High School against Blanche Ely High School during the City of Palms Classic Day 2 at Suncoast Credit Union Arena on December 19, 2019 in Fort Myers, Florida. (Photo by Michael Reaves/Getty Images)
By understanding the importance of hydration and sweating, athletes can stay safe and perform at their best. Dehydration may not seem like a major issue, but it can have a significant impact on athletic performance. Drink plenty of fluids to stay hydrated and perform your best.
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