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Lewisville’s Adrian Banks
What he did: Banks averaged 19.5 factors per recreation as Lewisville went 2-0 final week. Banks scored 26 factors with 5 three-pointers, 5 assists, 4 rebounds and three steals as Lewisville upset Plano – the No. 5-ranked crew within the Texas Affiliation of Basketball Coaches’ Class 6A state ballot – 72-67 on Tuesday. He scored 13 factors (together with three three-pointers) whereas including six rebounds, 4 assists and three steals in a 70-58 win at Flower Mound on Friday.
Who he’s: A 6-foot-1 combo guard, Banks has acquired curiosity in collegiate packages such because the College of the Ozarks, Tiffin (Ohio), Texas Wesleyan and Baker (Kan.).
The stats: Banks has helped Lewisville compile a 17-6 file, and one among 4 groups tied for first in District 6-6A with a 4-1 mark. Lewisville will host rival Hebron, additionally tied for first, this Friday.
He mentioned it: “One of the best a part of the week was the power within the recreation towards Plano. We knew coming in how good they’re with (Oklahoma State commit) Justin McBride. We simply wished to point out we weren’t going to again down. … I labored on being quicker with observe work within the offseason, particularly my first step off the dribble. The bottom line is holding your hips and physique low.”
Coach mentioned it: “Adrian has labored actually laborious on beating defenders off the dribble, particularly when he’s being face-guarded. He used to attain off spot capturing and in transition, however he has actually labored on his pace and dribbling. That goes along with his fast capturing launch. He has at all times had that,” Lewisville coach Toby Martin mentioned.
Do you know? Banks began taking part in basketball when he was 4 years previous for an Irving YMCA crew known as the Orange Dragons. His household moved to the Lewisville space earlier than his freshman 12 months. … Banks’ favourite class in class is math, particularly algebra. He plans on majoring in sports activities psychology or sports activities physiology in faculty. … Banks’ favourite meal is shrimp alfredo with mashed potatoes and strawberry lemonade. … His favourite athlete is Los Angeles Lakers guard LeBron James particularly due to his involvement with charities.
HONORABLE MENTION
| Participant | College | Pos. | Class | Notable |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mitchell Holmes | Arlington Oakridge | F-C | Sr. | Avg 35.0 ppg, 18.0 rpg as Oakridge went 2-0. |
| Tre Johnson | Lake Highlands | G | Jr. | Avg. 21.5 ppg, 6.5 rpg, 5.5 apg, 2.5 spg, 2.0 bpg, 66.7 FG% as Lake Highlands went 2-0. |
| Jordan Kamga | Denton | G/F | Sr. | Avg. 14.0 ppg as Denton went 2-0. |
| Trent Perry | Frisco Lone Star | F | Sr. | Avg. 17.5 ppg as Lone Star went 2-0. |
| Jordan Mizell | Plano East | G/F | Jr. | Avg. 16.5 ppg as Plano East went 2-0. |
| Ian Russell | McKinney North | G | Jr. | Avg. 17.5 ppg, 81.3 FG%, 4.0 rpg, 2.0 spg as North went 1-1. |
| Jaxson Thompson | Greenhill | G | Fr. | Avg. 28.5 ppg as Greenhill went 2-0. |
| Dylan Walker | Highland Park | G | Sr. | Avg. 17.5 ppg as Highland Park went 2-0. |
| Tarrance Warren | Arlington Sam Houston | G | Sr. | 36 factors, 5-for-7 on three-pointers, 5 rebounds, 3 assists, 2 steals in a loss to Arlington Martin. |
| Matthew Zakaria | Birdville | F | Jr. | Avg. 19.0 ppg as Birdville went 2-0. |
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