Putnam County Boys Basketball 2026-27

Putnam County senior guard Jeremy Banks goes up for a dunk during a game last season. Banks will take on a larger leadership role for the War Eagles this season as they look to build on last year’s run to the GHSA Class 2A Elite Eight. TREY NORRIS/Staff

Putnam County senior guard Jeremy Banks goes up for a dunk during a game last season. Banks will take on a larger leadership role for the War Eagles this season as they look to build on last year’s run to the GHSA Class 2A Elite Eight. TREY NORRIS/Staff

Banks embracing bigger role for Putnam

Lance McCurley
Wednesday, July 8, 2026
Basketball has always been part of Jeremy Banks’ life, but this upcoming season, it’s taking on a different meaning.The senior guard for Putnam County is no longer just growing into the program. He’s being asked to help lead it.Banks is the youngest in a well-known basketball family.
Jeremy Banks, the younger brother of Putnam County boys’ all-time leading scorer Eren Banks, averaged 10.5 points and 3.7 rebounds last season. LANCE McCURLEY/Staff

Jeremy Banks, the younger brother of Putnam County boys’ all-time leading scorer Eren Banks, averaged 10.5 points and 3.7 rebounds last season. LANCE McCURLEY/Staff

War Eagles begin summer workouts, prep for 2026-27

Lance McCurley
Wednesday, June 10, 2026
After reaching the Elite Eight last season, the Putnam County boys basketball team enters the summer facing a challenge every successful program eventually encounters: replacing key pieces.The War Eagles graduated leading scorers Tamaud Woodson and Jmari Green, along with defensive anchor Shamar...
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