Mocs Sign Virginia High School Star
University of Tennessee at Chattanooga head John Shulman announced the signing of Anthony “A.D.” Banks to scholarship papers on Wednesday. The 6’7”, 210-lb., forward is a senior at North Cross School in Roanoke, Va.
Banks averaged 19 points and 12 rebounds as a junior for the Raiders in 2008-09 earning second team All-Timesland honors. He is rated in the top 100 among small forwards by Scouts Inc., on espn.com. His scouting grade of 85 lists him as a high major prospect.
According to his recruiting info on espn.com, Banks also considered Akron, Appalachian State, UNC Greensboro and Western Carolina. The likes of Penn State, Auburn and VCU were mentioned during his recruitment as well.
“Anthony is a competitior,” said head coach John Shulman. “He competes with the heart of a lion. At 6-7, he can run, jump…he scores it in and has perimeter skills. He’s a “high motor” guy and we need that.
“We were looking at a different player on his AAU squad and just fell in love with him in July,” added Shulman who is entering his sixth season at the helm. “He reminded us of Larrie Smith who is one of my all-time favorite players. He keyed us turning it around at Tennessee Tech.”
