Dawn Staley pursues 5-star point guard GG Banks for South Carolina
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 29, 2026, 3:41 PM
Last updated Jul 29, 2026
Dawn Staley is actively recruiting five-star point guard Jezelle 'GG' Banks, who recently showcased her skills at the WNBA All-Star weekend. The 2027 prospect is considering official visits to South Carolina, Texas, LSU, and Ohio State. Banks praised Staley's coaching and the family environment at South Carolina, indicating it could be a good fit for her. With roster changes anticipated at South Carolina, Banks's potential arrival would be strategically significant for the program. She has previously averaged significant points and assists at the high school level and is a valuable combo player at 5-foot-10.
- •GG Banks is ranked fourth in ESPN's 2027 rankings.
- •She averaged 14.3 points and 5.4 assists as a junior.
- •Banks has plans for official visits to South Carolina and others.
- •Dawn Staley has seen Banks play and initially offered her in July 2023.
- •Current roster changes may create opportunities for incoming recruits.
- 3:41 PMYahoo Sports — Dawn Staley is recruiting GG Banks. How 5-star point guard fits in South Carolina
"Five-star point guard GG Banks is visiting South Carolina women's basketball according on On3. Here's where she fits in Dawn Staley's system.
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