Jezelle GG Banks emerges as top basketball prospect

Jezelle “GG” Banks, a 17-year-old basketball guard and five-star prospect, has gained significant recognition as a top player in the Class of 2027. A native of Wilmington, Delaware, Banks began playing basketball at age four and received her first college scholarship offer by the sixth grade.

During her time at Ursuline Academy, Banks led the team to a Delaware state championship as a freshman in 2024. Her individual achievements include being named the Delaware Gatorade Girls Basketball Player of the Year for both her freshman and sophomore seasons, as well as the Delaware High School Coaches Association Player of the Year in 2024. During her sophomore year, she averaged 21.7 points, 4.8 assists, 4.1 rebounds, and 3.1 steals per game.

Seeking to further her development, Banks transferred from Wilmington to The St. James Academy in Virginia prior to her junior season.