Walker Banks

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Walker Banks
Personal information
Born (1947-08-26) August 26, 1947 (age 77)
NationalityAmerican
Listed height6 ft 10 in (2.08 m)
Listed weight205 lb (93 kg)
Career information
High school Clifton Forge (Clifton Forge, Virginia)
College Western Kentucky (1967–1970)
NBA draft 1970: 9th round, 153rd overall pick
Selected by the New York Knicks
Playing career1970–1976
Position Center
Number22
Career history
1970–1971 Pittsburgh Condors
1970–1973 Wilkes-Barre Barons
1974–1975 Scranton Apollos
1975–1976Wilkes-Barre Barons
Career highlights and awards
  • All-EBA Second Team (1973)
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Walker Burrell Banks Jr. (born August 26, 1947) is an American former basketball player who played one season in the American Basketball Association (ABA).

He played collegiality for the Western Kentucky University.

He was selected by the New York Knicks in the ninth round (153rd pick overall) of the 1970 NBA draft.

He played for the Pittsburgh Condors (1970–71) in the ABA for 16 games.

Banks played in the Eastern Basketball Association (EBA) for the Wilkes-Barre Barons and Scranton Apollos from 1970 to 1976. [1] He was selected to the All-EBA Second Team in 1973. [1]

Undefeated State Champions 1966, Tournament MVP, 1st Team All State, ranked #2, high game 49 points against Alleghany High School and 40 against Lexington Downing High School. Honorable Mention All American.

References

  1. 1 2 "Walker Banks minor league basketball statistics". Stats Crew. Retrieved February 12, 2025.