What is a Bank Shot? . Twenty percent more effective than the "swish," the bank shot is a shot technique in basketball where the ball hits, or "banks" off the backboard before touching the rim or going into the basket. Life has it's own bank shots. In "The Bank Shot with Gene Banks," we will look, not only at the biggest shots and moments in the careers of all-time greats, but we will examine which bank shots these competitors have taken in their life, and illuminate the blueprint that you c ...
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ROBERT BRICKEY-DUKE’S UNSUNG HERO OF THE 90's
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Born in Fayetteville, North Carolina-ROBERT BRICKEY became Mr. Basketball of North Carolina and went on to Duke University, playing for Coach K’s early teams that went on to three Final Fours. He was the captain of the Duke basketball team, that played in the 1990 NCAA Championship game. His after life from playing, Brickey went on to coach at thre…
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GENE LAVONE & LYNETTE C.-Hosting and Sharing Some Good Ole Sports Talk
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Gene & Lynette - The hosts of -The Bank Shot~With Gene Banks podcast, from time to time share and give feedback on certain events in sports and life. Enjoy this weeks take on Duke Fantasy camp, the hiring of a new Duke coach to follow the GOAT-Coach K and several other topics.
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NEVIL SHED- ROAD TO GLORY IN MAKING HISTORY-PART 2
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This is Part II of this extraordinary journey that of Nevil Shed and the Texas Western University basketball team. His "Road To Glory" continues on in this second part of a two part series. In these times (60's) the Civil Rights Movement was in swing and this team went on to be the 1966 NCAA Champions, with five black players starting. This action …
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NEVIL SHED- ROAD TO GLORY IN MAKING HISTORY-PART 1
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Nevil Shed, Bronx born of the Big Apple, was a recipient of an athletic scholarship, that brought him from the north to the south (NCA&T) He then transferred to Texas Western University, where his "Road To Glory" began. Playing against the powerhouse all-white-University of Kentucky, coached by the late legendary- Adolph Rupp in the NCAA Championsh…
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AL WOOD- ONE OF UNC TARHEELS MOST PROLIFIC SCORERS AND ALL-AMERICANS.
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Martin Alphonzo Wood, A high school PARADE and MCDONALD'S All-American of the best players in America in 1977. Played under the late iconic UNC coach-Dean Smith, was instrumental in the successes of the Tarheel basketball program. Played with UNC/ACC greats- Sam Perkins, Jimmy Black and James Worthy. Drafted number four overall in the 1981 NBA draf…
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VINCE TAYLOR- One of Duke's Most Underrated Players of ALL-TIME. Committing From The Bluegrass State of Kentucky To The Blue Sky's of Carolina.
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Vince Taylor was without a doubt, one of Duke's most gifted players in their history. Known as the "Prince", because of his daring looks and the admiration from females fans nationwide. He helped to continue to build the Duke basketball brand, where Duke was number one in the country (twice) and he lead the ACC in scoring, as the scoring champion i…
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Sonny Vacarro...the God Father of The Dapper Dan Roundball Classic And Nike Innovator.
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One of the most intriguing interviews EVER. A man with innovating ideas, goals and love of young people, not just in sports, but, all realms of life. Listen to a man that created the first high school classic basketball showcase (Dapper Dan) of high school players. Then, made the GOAT-Michael Jordan, the richest man in the world and the greatest Br…
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GENE BANKS-THANK YOU LISTENERS FOR AN AMAZING 2020
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Join me and my special guest as we recap the year and share exciting news about 2021
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The COOLEST NBA ICON- GEORGE "ICEMAN GERVIN-REMIX-REVISTED
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One of the most talked about shows, REVISITED. Talking with the coolest NBA player ever, one who is in the top 50 best players in NBA history. Mr. San Antonio Spur. Enjoy his journey, his take on life, and his love for the game of basketball and people.
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Delaney Rudd- A Man From Humble Beginnings- To Great Acclaim-Nationally And Internationally.
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From a one traffic light town of Hollister, North Carolina, to one of the Big Four Carolina Universities (Wake) then the NBA (Utah Jazz) to drinking champagne under the Eiffel Tower of France. Delaney Rudd, was/is a warrior for all seasons. Growing up on a rural family farm, he has persevered and experience great heights in his journey. Listen to h…
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BILL CHAMBERLAIN- A PIONEER THAT HELPED PAVED THE WAY FOR WORTHY, JORDAN & MANY AT UNC
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During the times, where black players were not accepted, fully, in national institutions. Bill Chamberlain, rose above all, on and off the court, to be one of the best, in UNC Tar Heels history. One that believed in justice and truth, Bill, would not back down from any one, that stood for injustice. An exceptional player in his own right, He went o…
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KENNY DENNARD- DUKE'S MAJOR COMPONENT TO IT'S BASKETBALL RESURRECTION-"SPIRIT OF '78" AND COACH K-PART 2
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This is PART 2 of one of the most vital pieces, to the resurgent of Duke's basketball resurrection- Kenny Dennard. Winner of two ACC Championships, Number One in the USA (twice), NCAA Runner-Up's. This amazing story of a rural North Carolina kid, teaming with an inner-city kid (Gene Banks) restoring the Duke basketball tradition and history. His jo…
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KENNY DENNARD- DUKE'S MAJOR COMPONENT TO IT'S BASKETBALL RESURRECTION-"SPIRIT OF '78" AND COACH K-PART 1
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This is a two part segment of one of the most vital pieces, to the resurgent of Duke's basketball resurrection- Kenny Dennard. Winner of two ACC Championships, Number One in the USA (twice), NCAA Runner-Up's. This amazing story of a rural North Carolina kid, teaming with an inner-city kid (Gene Banks) restoring the Duke basketball tradition and his…
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THE GREAT NBA HALL OF FAMER-RALPH SAMPSON-SEASON 1 INTERVIEW-BACK BY POPULAR DEMAND!
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The Bank Shot got several many request to play back this episode of the Great Ralph Sampson. After strong consideration, we wanted to give the people what they want! If you missed it before, Here It Is!!! A very intimate and true story of his beginnings and journey. Voted as one of the favorite podcast shows. Re-Edited and refined. Also voted by th…
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A PIONEER OF MANY VENUES & INDUSTRIES- DELORES "DEE" TODD. THE BLACK WONDER WOMAN.
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From modeling, education and athletics, Delores, "Dee" as everyone calls her, fought and rose to positions in industries, that were/are dominated by the male gender. But she put her foot forward and held her head high, and knock down doors, that were difficult to go through. Always fighting for the rights for women, no matter what race, creed or co…
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NBA'S GENTLE GIANT-ARTIS GILMORE. From the ABA to the NBA-The "A-TRAIN roared into the basketball Hall of Fame..
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One of the most dynamic centers in basketball history. 7 ft. 2 in, The "A-Train", as he was called, gave national attention to the University of Jacksonville, then went on to win a ABA Championship. Next step, played in the Windy City of Chicago (Bulls) then on to the Alamo (San Antonio Spurs) After which, was honored into the NBA Hall of Fame and …
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From Gastonia, NC, To Being One Of The Greatest African-American Head Coaches In Basketball-Leonard Hamilton
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In his growth, in the rural city of Gastonia, North Carolina, to Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Leonard Hammilton, with his strong faith in God, Has risen to being, not just one of the greatest African-American motivators and teachers of young men in sports, but, one of the greatest coaches, hands down in the ACC.…
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SEASON 2- THE NEXT PHASE INTO GREAT NEW HEIGHTS
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Season 1 ended, and now; Here comes Season 2! Listen in to the upcoming season, which we are planning on it being a BLAST!! Hear the new plans and sharing, along with how YOU, can be totally involved in and with the show. There will be also surprise gifts given in this second season, to those that have subscribed and liked the show and website- www…
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From Kokomo, NBA & International Champion-Scott Fields
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From a city of fifty Thousand plus loving Americans, this Kokomo multi-athletic person, had the love of family (Dad & Mom) and others, to withstand his trials and tribulations of an injury, that was major. In his adversity, it made him take a different direction and he became a world respected teacher, trainer and coach. A champion in many countrie…
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A Man, A Referee And A Legend- NBA Icon- Joe Crawford
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From Havertown, to Broad Street, to the NBA. At age twenty-six, he became a professional NBA official. Starting officiating at the high school level, seeing some of the best high school players in the nation (Philly) and then onto the Sonny Hill/Charles Baker League. Officiating the likes of- Earl Monroe, Fly Williams, World B. Free, Darryl Dawkins…
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With The Abilities & Skills of A Dolphin. An Olympic & Women's Champion, In and Out of The Water-Nancy Hogshead-Makar
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Representing the 1984 USA Olympic Swimming team, winning three gold medals and one silver medal, this Iowa City girl, has been a fighter and a worker in athletics and in women's rights. Even in a tragic experience, while at Duke, She brought herself from the depths of numbness, to go forward and be the the champion that she is...in her fight for ju…
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An HBCU, NBA & WNBA Iconic Champion- RICK MAHORN
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Rick Mahorn's drive for 'Excellence', coming from Hartford, Connecticut, going South to the historically-HBCU-Hampton Institute University. Then being drafted and eventually coined as-'The Baddest of the Detroit Pistons "Bad Boys", helping them win the NBA Championship. Later, coaching in the WNBA and winning two championships, along with fellow Pi…
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From North Philly, Sonny Hill/Baker League, to being an ACC Great- Maurice "Mo" Howard
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Raised in the streets of North Philly, Like Michael Jordan, being cut from a team, but never giving up and working even harder, to gain respect. Maurice "Mo" Howard, although quiet in nature, made loud noise, when he ventured to the University of Maryland, started, and played in, what is considered, the greatest ACC Championship game in the confere…
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There's No "Chink" In His Armour, Achieving Excellence-NBA Great Ray Scott
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Ray "Chink" Scott, NBA Great-Player & Coach, who, now prefers to not be called Chink, for terminologies of race concepts, Strived for excellence, playing against the greatest players in the NBA of his era (Wilt Chamberlain) Then went on to be NBA Coach of the Year honors, wth the Detroit Pistons. He shares is life journey and gives history fo the g…
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A Shero That Strived For Excellence And Achieved It-Lindsey Harding
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Lindsey Harding- born in the south of Alabama, raised in Houston, matriculated to a highly acclaimed academic institution, graduated, and went on to the highest level of play , nationally and international. Now, is mentoring and coaching men, in the NBA. A true amazing female, that has made history, on and off the court.…
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From the Carolina's to Global Icon-Bob McAdoo on the Bank Shot
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One of the NBA's most amazing players, with the greatest I.Q. , not just only of basketball, but of life. A Champion, with rings, as a player and a coach. One, that doesn't forget, where it all began.
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The Maestro Behind One Of Philadelphia's Greatest High School Teams- Joe Goldenberg
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The West Philadelphia "Speedboys", took the nation by storm, finishing ranked Number One in 1977 in America. But, their tradition didn't just start there. Coached by renowned iconic coach-Joe Goldenberg, the Speedboys have a history for over four decades, of winning basketball and acclaimed student-athletes. Led by his principals, structure and lov…
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My Best Fight... The Enforcer NBA Great Charles Oakley
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Today I am talking with NBA Great Charles, "Oak Tree" Oakley about his best fight and his career in the NBA.
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The Champion of The Wolfpack Dereck Whittenburg
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Adding a brick to the great tradition of NC State Basketball, Dereck Whittenburg tenure in Raleigh, led to an NCAA Championship and touching the lives of basketball fans worldwide.
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Who Is Gene Banks Part TWO... My Last Dance!
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During this episode I share how I was drafted into the NBA and I talk about my time with the San Antonio Spurs and the Chicago Bulls. I also share my experience with Michael Jordan and the Last Dance.
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Duke vs UNC... Gene Banks and The Great Phil Ford
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Duke and UNC have always been rivals. In this show, Gene talks with ACC great and UNC Basketball legend, Phil Ford.
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Who Is Gene Banks?
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Have you ever wanted to know what grinds my gears and what makes me tick? On this first episode of The Bank Shot and I'm going to tell you all about me.
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In basketball, we make many shot. Lay-ups, three-pointers, and dunks, just like in life, we have to take many shots as well. Join me each week for this new podcast called The Bank Shot...I'm your host- Gene Banks. During this show, we are going to talk about some of the player's great moments in his or her career, as well as the challenges and jour…
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