Aris announced Bankston and strengthened his bat

Aris fills his bat with American center Chris Bankston (24 years old, 2.05 meters), who fills the gap of the injured Manny Bates.

Recall that Bates suffered a torn labrum cartilage and the Yellows went into the market to acquire Tall. Aris found what he was looking for in Bankston and formalized the contract for the 2023/24 season.

The announcement in detail:

“ARIS Midea KAE announces the signing of Kris Bankston for the remainder of the 2023-24 season.

Kris Bankston was born on June 11, 1999 and is 2.05 m tall. He competes in the middle position. The American athlete will fill the void left by the serious injury to Manny Bates.

New ARIS transfer Midea began his college career in 2017 at Little Rock University. He transferred to Norfolk State in 2021. During the 2021-22 season with the Spartans, he averaged 11.03 points on 71.1% 2-point shooting, 6.77 rebounds and 1.19 in 27.4 minutes per game (31 appearances, all as a starter). blocks.

Bankston had his most productive season in the 2022-23 season, his final year in the NCAA. He averaged 14.22 points, 71.1% 2-point shooting, 7.12 rebounds and 1.47 steals in 31 games (29 as a starter).

Last summer, the 24-year-old center took part in four games at the Las Vegas Summer League wearing the Minnesota Timberwolves jersey. He then signed a contract with Hapoel Be’er Sheva BC, but left due to the war in Israel.