Putnam County Basketball

Former Putnam County basketball star Eren Banks played the past two seasons at Georgia Southern University in Statesboro. CONTRIBUTED

Former Putnam County basketball star Eren Banks played the past two seasons at Georgia Southern University in Statesboro. CONTRIBUTED

Former PCHS star enters transfer portal

Lance McCurley
Wednesday, April 2, 2025
Former Putnam County basketball star Eren Banks recently announced his decision to enter the NCAA transfer portal.
Nick Banks (right) talks to his brother Eren (left) during a timeout of a home game last season. CONTRIBUTED

Nick Banks (right) talks to his brother Eren (left) during a timeout of a home game last season. CONTRIBUTED

Banks makes difference for War Eagles hoops

Lance McCurley
Thursday, July 27, 2023
Nick Banks grew up in Eatonton as a basketball player, hoping to reap the benefits of his skills. Whether it was continuing to play in college or being a coach, Banks wanted to be involved with the game.
Malik Thornton (class of 2022) drives the ball inside the paint against Deontay White (class of '17). TREY NORRIS/Staff

Malik Thornton (class of 2022) drives the ball inside the paint against Deontay White (class of '17). TREY NORRIS/Staff

Putnam County holds alumni basketball game

Lance McCurley
Thursday, July 20, 2023
The Putnam County High School basketball program hosted two alumni games on Sunday, July 16. The event occurred at the Eagles Nest at PCHS, with a great turnout of former War Eagles returning. Both the men’s and women’s games came down to the wire with the scores being close.
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