Class of 2016 C James Banks (GA) Transferring from Texas to Ga Tech

[cusetown1]

So what happens if this kid accepts the offer tomorrow and we are left with no scholarships for either Murray or battle?

Ask Tom crean

 

[O-pulse]

None of us knows how 2016 recruiting will turn out; I do like Banks's size and athletic ability. We need bigs to go with all the guard types we are looking at.

 

[orangejunkie]

SU is chasing at least 2 centers for '16. Looks like SU knows another scholarship is likely to open up. Could be Coleman, Obokoh, or any number of scenarios. I say Obokoh because they may feel he isn't going to make the jump they were hoping for. Hope I am wrong on that. I like Banks athleticism. He is raw and rather thin, but has good hands and can get up and down the floor. He even made a dribble drive in the lane.

 

[OrangeXtreme]

Syracuse basketball target James Banks says program has 'nostalgic' appeal (PS: Ditota)

 

[sususpicious]

Since "nostalgia" is a longing for the past - usually for something that no longer exists - shouldn't we be troubled by the fact that Banks says the Syracuse basketball program has a 'nostalgic' appeal?

 

[Janner]

"Banks said he, Gilbert and Kobi Simmons talk privately about their potential college destinations." PS
Well thats an interesting quote. I didn't know all three were that close. What could this mean as far as who may commit? Reading the tea leaves im guessing at least one of them is comming here.

 

[jordoo]

"Banks said he, Gilbert and Kobi Simmons talk privately about their potential college destinations." PS
Well thats an interesting quote. I didn't know all three were that close. What could this mean as far as who may commit? Reading the tea leaves im guessing at least one of them is comming here.

It would seem like at least with the guards they know we cannot take both. They also likely know first to commit would get the spot. It would seem like a good thing for us as long as we are being strait with all three kids.

 

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[Jasoncuse]

This is one I would definitely pursue.

 

[SacKingCuse]

Does anyone know why this was expected. Mo Bamba is bouncing...seems like playing time would be available.

 

[OrangeFoo]

Does anyone know why this was expected. Mo Bamba is bouncing...seems like playing time would be available.

I don’t think he was very good and he didn’t get much run. Not sure that would have changed next year as rumors in Austin are that they were doing the grad transfer route for a center anyways.

 

[littlereg]

Does anyone know why this was expected. Mo Bamba is bouncing...seems like playing time would be available.

The other freshman big they brought in was really impressive as well so I assume with him probably being in line for the starter spot and Banks already not doing much he saw no time.

 

[Day2]

This is one I would definitely pursue.

Yeah, seems like a no-brainer. He was a Hop guy, so we might have to compete with Washington.

 

[dasher]

Yeah, seems like a no-brainer. He was a Hop guy, so we might have to compete with Washington.

isn't this guy looking for playing time? How much is he going to get here?

 

[Day2]

isn't this guy looking for playing time? How much is he going to get here?

After sitting out a year, he could get quite a bit, even as a backup center.

 

[Deano]

His stats for the 1st two years and not eye popping -
James Banks III

 

[Day2]

His stats for the 1st two years and not eye popping -
James Banks III

Neither were Chukwu’s.

 

[OrangeXtreme]

His stats for the 1st two years and not eye popping -
James Banks III

Neither were Chukwu’s.

Yeah, but Chukwu actually got popped in the eye. That has to count for something.

 

[Day2]

Georgia Tech Basketball: Jacket hosting Texas transfer James Banks, former four-star recruit

 

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[Funk Doc]

That darn hip hop scene!!!...or was it TNT NBA Studio??? Southern food??? I get them all confused now