Last Updated on January 8, 2025 by Mathew Diekhake

Here’s the detailed profile of Gene Banks:

  • Full Name: Eugene Lavon Banks
  • Nationality: American
  • Age: Born May 15, 1959 (65 years old as of 2024)
  • Hometown: Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA
  • Height: 6 ft 7 in (2.01 m)
  • Weight: 215 lbs (98 kg)
  • Wingspan: 6 ft 8 in
  • Shoe Size: Size 14 (US)
  • Number: #20, #33
  • Position: Small Forward / Power Forward
  • High School: West Philadelphia High School, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
  • College: Duke University (1977–1981) – Duke Blue Devils
  • NBA Draft: Selected 28th overall (2nd round) in the 1981 NBA Draft by the San Antonio Spurs
  • Teams Played For:
    • San Antonio Spurs (1981–1985)
    • Chicago Bulls (1985–1987)
    • Played internationally in Italy for various teams
  • Championship Rings: No NBA Championships
  • Kids: Gene Banks has three children.
  • Siblings: Information on siblings is not widely available.

Gene Banks was known for his versatility, rebounding, and leadership both in college and during his NBA career. He was a standout at Duke, where he became one of the school’s all-time greats. After his time in the NBA, Banks had a successful career in Europe and later worked as a coach and in player development.