AS A JUNIOR ... Bankert saw action in 12 games during the 2012-13 campaign, including minutes in the Saints' wins over both Lasell College and Norwich University ... scored 5 points, grabbed 2 boards and dished out an assist ... will return next year as one of six seniors on the squad ... will captain the 2013-14 Saints team.
AS A SOPHOMORE ... Bankert played during the first semester of his sophomore year and saw action in 5 games...scored 5 points, grabbed 3 rebounds and dished out 1 assist in his 5 games played.
AS A FRESHMAN ... Bankert saw playing time in nine games for the Saints...scored two points while adding three total boards for the team.
BEFORE EMMANUEL ... Bankert was a three-year varsity player at Clinton High School (Clinton, N.Y.)...started his junior and senior seasons...named a 2nd Team Tri-Valley All-Star as a senior.
Major: Communications
Career Aspirations: Lawyer
Favorite Movie: Space Jam
Favorite Book: The Great Gatsby
Favorite Pre-Game Meal: Peanut Butter & Jelly
Most Exciting Athletic Experience: Playing in my first collegiate win