Jezelle ‘GG’ Banks: A Rising Star in College Basketball Recruiting

Jezelle ‘GG’ Banks, the No. 4 player in the class of 2027, has been making waves in the college basketball recruiting world with her impressive skills and dedication. As a top-ranked point guard, Banks has been attracting attention from top programs across the country.

Banks has been playing basketball since she was young and has developed a passion for the game. She has been training tirelessly to improve her skills, and it has paid off. She has been named one of the top players in her class and has received recognition from coaches and scouts alike.

Top Programs on Banks’ Radar

Banks has narrowed down her list of potential colleges to four top programs: Texas, LSU, South Carolina, and Ohio State. She has been in contact with the coaches at these schools and has developed a strong bond with them. ‘Those are the schools that have been communicating with me the most, been there from the beginning. Also schools that I see myself fitting into the system,’ Banks said in an interview with CBS Sports.

Banks is looking for a program that will allow her to develop her skills and contribute to the team’s success. She wants to find a balance between freedom and development, saying, ‘Definitely somewhere where a coach will allow me to make mistakes, not change who I am, but definitely develop my game.’

Coaches’ Experience with Point Guards

Banks is also looking for coaches who have experience with point guards. Dawn Staley and Kim Mulkey, both former point guards, have developed successful point guards in their programs. Vic Schaefer, who was part of Rori Harmon’s historic career in Texas, and Kevin McGuff, whose Ohio State roster is currently benefiting from Jaloni Cambridge, also have experience with point guards.

Leadership and Development

Banks is not only focused on her own development but also on being a leader on the court. She wants to be a ‘legit point guard for any team’ and has been looking at Oklahoma City Thunder point guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander as an example. ‘Not just his skillset, the way he thinks, he has a different mind for the game of basketball,’ Banks said.

Banks has also been compared to Chicago Bulls point guard Rob Dillingham due to her speed, court vision, and elite ball-handling skills. However, she believes that her game is unique and that she has her own strengths and weaknesses.

Relationship with Flau’jae Johnson

Banks has developed a close relationship with Flau’jae Johnson, a former LSU star and current WNBA rookie. Johnson has been a mentor to Banks, teaching her how to manage her time wisely, prepare for games, and stay humble. ‘She’s definitely a person that has helped me in so many ways that you wouldn’t imagine,’ Banks said.

Banks and Johnson have a strong bond, with Banks referring to Johnson as her ‘big sis.’ ‘We grew a bond like family. Our family is close,’ Banks said. ‘Her brothers, they love me and I love them like they were my little brothers.’

Summer League Highlights

Banks has been making headlines in the summer league with her impressive performances. She led her team, YGE, to a 77-66 victory against ISO WRLD, scoring 27 points, grabbing 10 rebounds, and dishing out 9 assists. Her highlight reel went viral, with 8.6 million views on the original Overtime Select post on X.