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Will provide depth in the back court, especially at the point-guard position .. Has the ability to run the floor and push the ball on a fast break ... Is a solid pressure defender ... Possesses great intangibles that make her a better player as well as improving her teammates on the floor.
COMPTON (Calif.) COMMUNITY COLLEGE (2004-06): Banks played for Tracy McNeil for two seasons, helping Compton to a 23-10 record in her sophomore season and a third-place finish in its conference ... Earned first-team all-league honors as a sophomore and second-team honors as a freshman ... Averaged ten points per game in the Compton Community College backcourt ... Played her college basketball alongside current Bobcat teammate Janesha Washington.
MARSHALL HS: Banks played for Chicago-land girls' basketball coaching legend Dorothy Gaters, helping the team to earn two Chicago City titles at Marshall High ... Played her high school basketball with current Texas State teammate Janesha Washington ... Also played volleyball and softball at Marshall, along with competing on the schools track & field squad in the 400 meter run, 4 X 400 meter relay, high jump and long jump.
PERSONAL: Ashley Banks was born April 18, 1986, in Bell County, Texas ... Is the daughter of Phyllis Banks and Kenneth Banks, Sr. ... Mother works for the Chicago Board of Education ... Has four siblings; Kanoya (27), Kenneth (26), Lezerrick (22) and Dwayne (19) ... Has not yet decided on a major.
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