After two seasons in Austin, Texas Longhorns forward James Banks III has elected to transfer, the school announced on Wednesday. Fellow 2016 classmate Jacob Young, a guard, also left the program in recent days, and Eric Davis Jr. turned pro on Wednesday, as well.
“I appreciate all of James’ work and effort over the past two years,” head coach Shaka Smart said. “We wish James and his family all the best moving forward.”
A 6’10, 230-pounder, Banks was recruited as a defender, rebounder, and rim protector with the hope that he would eventually emerge as a player with some type of offensive game.