Duke star Paolo Banchero, Coach K's grandson Michael Savarino arrested: What we know

Two Duke basketball players — forward Paolo Banchero and guard Michael Savarino — were arrested on Sunday and face DWI charges.

The North Carolina Highway Patrol arrested and charged Savarino with DWI with Banchero in his back seat. Banchero was charged, but not arrested, with aiding and abetting DWI.

After Tuesday's 92-52 win over Gardner-Webb University, coach Mike Krzyzewski called the DWI charges against the two over the weekend a "violation of our standards."

"We'll handle that internally," Coach K said. "We're already handling it."

Banchero played and started in Tuesday's game. Savarino was not in attendance and it was not made clear when he would return.

Here is what we know about the incident so far:

Initial reporting: Duke's Paolo Banchero, Coach K grandson Michael Savarino face DWI charges after arrest

Coach K responds: Duke's Coach K responds to DWI charges against Paolo Banchero, grandson Michael Savarino

Banchero to start: Duke's Paolo Banchero will play tonight despite aiding and abetting DWI charge

Who arePaolo Banchero and Michael Savarino?

Banchero entered the season with high expectations for the Blue Devils and was named the ACC's preseason player of the year and freshman of the year. Multiple outlets have projected the star forward as a potential No. 1 overall draft pick in next summer's NBA Draft.

Banchero is averaging 19.3 points and 8.7 rebounds in three games this season for the Blue Devils. On Tuesday, Banchero appeared in the Blue Devils game against Gardner-Webb.

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Savarino is the son of Debbie Krzyzewski Savarino, the oldest daughter of Krzyzewski and his wife, Mickie. Debbie Savarino is an assistant athletic director at Duke. So far this season, he has played in one game and grabbed one rebound in four minutes.

There was no confirmation if Savarino would be present during Tuesday's game but he was not seen during pregame warmups.

What were the two Duke players arrested for?

According to authorities, a white 2017 Jeep SUV registered to Banchero was pulled over for a stop sign violation on Sunday at 1:10 a.m. by the North Carolina Highway patrol in Orange County. Savarino was behind the wheel and Banchero was in the back seat, police said.

According to an arrest report obtained from the Orange County District Court, Savarino submitted to two breathalyzer tests and blew a .08 BAC. According to the report, the arresting officer said he smelled alcohol on Savarino's breath.

Savarino was stopped for a stop sign violation while driving on Brushy Creek Road outside Hillsborough. "He stated that he had several shots," the report read.

North Carolina law states that aiding and abetting DWI is classified as "when a person knowingly encourages, aids, advises or instigates another person to drive, or attempt to drive, while impaired. There are numerous different behaviors that this could encompass, but the most common scenario involves a person turning their keys over to an impaired driver, and/or being present as a passenger when the driver is arrested for DWI."

What are Paolo Banchero and Michael Savarino charged with?

North Carolina Highway Patrol Sgt. Christopher Knox told USA TODAY Sports that Savarino was charged with driving while intoxicated (DWI) while Banchero was charged with aiding and abetting DWI, but was released at the scene.

Savarino has a court date on Dec. 9 for his charge while Banchero's date is Dec. 15.

What did Coach K say about the arrests of Michael Savarino and Paolo Banchero?

Duke head basketball coach Mike Krzyzewski addressed the DWI charges against Savarino and Banchero on Tuesday, saying they were a "violation of our standards."

"We'll handle that internally," Coach K said after Tuesday's 92-52 win over Gardner-Webb University. "We're already handling it."

Krzyzewski said it was a different situation between the two players, which is why Banchero played against Gardner-Webb on Tuesday. "Headlines might make it look like it’s the same, it’s not.”

Other Duke players responded to the charges. "There's a lot of stuff going on outside of basketball right now," freshman guard Trevor Keels said. "There are too many people already saying a bunch of negative comments, and we've got to be there to protect our brothers."

Duke junior forward Wendell Moore and Savarino's roommate said he spoke to Savarino immediately after Tuesday's game. "What happens between us stays between us," Moore said. "He's doing great, we're doing great as a team."

This article originally appeared on The Fayetteville Observer: Duke basketball players arrested: What we know about DWI charges