Paul Banks

Position:
Forward
Ht./Wt.:
5-10 / 165
Class:
Sophomore
Hometown:
Memphis, Tenn.

2011 (Freshman): Played in nine games, totalling 122 minutes ... Played a season-high 34 minutes against UIC, his first collegiate contest ... Attempted one shot in 21 minutes versus FIU.

Prior to Memphis: Prep star at local Christian Brothers High School ... At the time of his signing, was the 20th-ranked player in the South by TopDrawerSoccer.com ... All-Metro and All-State at Christian Brothers for former Tigers star Rogerio Lima ... Joined current teammate Chandler Gagnon on the Tennessee Sports Writers Association (TSWA) Division II All-State Team ... Also played one year of football as the kicker for CBHS ... Was twice a Commercial Appeal "Best of Preps" finalist ... Part of the Tennessee Olympic Development program ... Club-wise, played for MidSouth FC for Richard Butte.

Personal: Native of Memphis ... Son of Vicki Baltz.