Walker Banks
American basketball player (born 1947)
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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).
BornAugust 26, 1947
NationalityAmerican
Listed height6 ft 10 in (2.08 m)
Listed weight205 lb (93 kg)
| Personal information | |
|---|---|
| Born | August 26, 1947 |
| Nationality | American |
| Listed height | 6 ft 10 in (2.08 m) |
| Listed weight | 205 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 |
| Drafted by | New York Knicks |
| Playing career | 1970–1976 |
| Position | Center |
| Number | 22 |
| Career history | |
| 1970–1971 | Pittsburgh Condors |
| 1970–1973 | Wilkes-Barre Barons |
| 1974–1975 | Scranton Apollos |
| 1975–1976 | Wilkes-Barre Barons |
| Career highlights | |
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| Stats at Basketball Reference | |
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]
