Paul Biancardi grew up in east Boston, Massachusetts as a major Boston Celtics fan.  Biancardi captained his high school basketball team, and went on to play at Salem State and was voted captain there as well.  While in college, he was also selected for the “James Twohig Award” for outstanding character, sportsmanship and dedication.
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Biancardi officially became a Coach when assisted at Boston College. He then went on to coach at Wright State University, Boston College, Ohio State University, and St. Louis. He was picked as the No. 1 assistant coach in the country by Hoop Scoot Online.
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Biancardi first joined ESPN in 2006 as a college and high school basketball analyst. He became ESPN’s national recruiting director in 2008. He is voting member of the McDonald’s All American Committee, the Gatorade State and National Player of the Year, and the Naismith Player of the Year.