Tavion Banks Talks Commitment, Mentality: "I Love to Play Defense"

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Published Apr 4, 2025

Tavion Banks Talks Commitment, Mentality: "I Love to Play Defense"

Eliot Clough • Hawkeye Beacon

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@eliotclough

On Friday evening, Drake transfer forward Tavion Banks signed with Iowa out of the transfer portal.

Banks shares why his loyalties lie with Ben McCollum and his staff, what they've done for his growth as a basketball player and as a person, why he chose the Bulldogs out of JUCO despite high-major offers and interest, plus more.

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