Detroit U-D Jesuit basketball fights back in 2nd half to beat De La Salle, 54-48, in CHSL semis2/22/2023 Jesuit forward Zavier Banks continued to chip away in the paint in the second half with De La Salle big man Michael Sulaka hounding him all night. He scored 12 of his game-high 18 points in the second half and made four trips to the free-throw line as Sulaka picked up four personal fouls.
“I thought Zavier Banks did a great job scoring inside,” Donnelly said. “I thought we got out in transition after we got some steals or even some quick shots that we were able to convert into transition opportunities with defense.”
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Tuesday's preps basketball: Detroit Jesuit advances to Catholic League final vs. Brother Rice2/22/2023 Then, 6-foot-6 Zavier Banks (18 points) followed with an inside basket off a pass from sophomore Leroy Blyden (12 points) and Wilson scored off a driving layup for a 44-37 advantage...U-D coach Pat Donnelly had high praise for Wilson, saying, “He’s tough,” but added on Banks: “I felt he did a good job offensively, but he really did a good job defensively, played well against (6-foot-9 Mike) Saluka
 Banks was a statement maker at the Top 250 and he made it clear to anyone in attendance that day exactly what was coming this high school season. He’s more than delivered. Banks is averaging just over 17 points per game is shooting at a staggering 70% clip. He gets to the rim athletically and can finish from anywhere, including with mid range flip in, floaters and jumpers.
- Jared Purcell @ mlive.com DETROIT -- "Zavier Banks has stepped up in many ways for the Detroit U-D Jesuit boy basketball team this season.
When Jesuit senior star guard Sonny Wilson was out for for two and a half games with an ankle injury to open the season, Banks led Jesuit to a win during all three games in that stretch with multiple 20-plus point effort each time." READ MORE Free Press high school guru Mick McCabe gives his list of the top 100 boys players in Michigan for the 2022-23 season:
"Banks can score and defend all over the floor and that’s something that’s needed on every team. He’s a well seasoned player that makes smart decisions and big plays. Banks can score off an offensive rebound, cutting to the rim, and with a jumper."
"Banks would make a great candidate for player of the week. He was flat out dominating on offense at the Dru Joyce Classic. Banks averaged over 26 points per game and 12 rebounds per game."
"In the most competitive and talented Catholic League Central Division this century, when the final regular season shots were fired, Detroit U-D Jesuit had won its 9th regular season crown in 10 years...6-6 junior Zavier Banks. He moves well and defends the rim or out on the floor. Runs the floor and finishes. Screens and passes from the post. Has expanded his range to hit the corner 3, and is pretty agile facing up. Will get on the floor for loose balls."
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