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2026-27 SCSU Men's Basketball Roster

Malik Banks #1 G

  • Position:
    Guard
  • Height:
    6-0
  • Weight:
    185
  • Class:
    Senior
  • Hometown:
    Bradenton, Fla.
  • High School:
    Southeast

Summary

Biography

Career Highs:
Points: 25 (Jan. 4, 2026, at Bentley)
Assists: 8 (Feb. 14, 2026, vs. American International)
Rebounds: 6 (Jan. 10, 2026, vs. Southern New Hampshire)
Steals: 3 (Feb. 4, 2026, vs. Pace)
Blocks: 1 (Jan. 7, 2026, at Pace)
FG Made: 8 (Jan. 4, 2026, at Bentley)
3PT FG Made: 6 (Dec. 3, 2025, vs. Franklin Pierce)
Free Throws Made: 8 (Jan. 21, 2026, vs. Adelphi)

As a Junior in 2025-26:

  • Started all 26 games for the Owls
  • Averaged 11.3 points, 3.0 assists and 2.5 rebounds in 29.1 minutes per game while shooting .392/.367/.890
  • Ranked third in the NE10 in free-throw percentage (.890, 73-of-82)
  • Ranked 10th in the NE10 in assists per game (3.0) and 12th in three-pointers per game (1.5)
  • Second on the team in scoring (295 points) and first on the team in assists (78)
  • Had a season-high 25 points on 8-of-16 shooting, 3-of-5 from three and 6-of-6 from the line in a 63-60 win at Bentley
  • Scored 21 points and made a career-best six three-pointers (6-of-8) in a 71-62 win over Franklin Pierce
  • Scored 20 points and went 7-for-7 from the free-throw line at Assumption
  • Had 19 points, six rebounds and four assists in a 72-55 win over SNHU
  • Totaled 18 points and five assists against Assumption
  • Went a perfect 8-for-8 from the free-throw line for 16 points in a 71-57 win over Adelphi
  • Dished out a career-high eight assists in a 61-57 win over American International
Before SCSU:
  • Played at Southeast (Fla.) High School
  • Played at Hillsborough Community College
  • Hit a game-winner to send Hillsborough to the state tournament
  • Honors and Dean's List

Why SCSU?: The environment and the coaches
What the SCSU Logo Means: It means a lot and inspires me to win.
Proudest Accomplishment: Hitting a game winner to send my JUCO team to states.
After SCSU: Play Professional Basketball

Favorites
TV Show: Black Clover
Movie: The Dark Knight Rises
Ice Cream: Coconut
Food: Southern soul food

Personal:
Son of Heather Cheusde, Cameron Banks and Susan Banks
Majoring in Exercise Science and Nutrition

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Historical Player Information

  • 10

    2025-26Junior

    Guard
    6'0" 0 lbs
    10
  • 1

    2026-27Senior

    Guard
    6'0" 185 lbs
    1