2021-22 (Junior):

Named to the SSAC All-Academic Team for the second year in a row … Did not play in the spring dual matches, but he did compete in the 2021 NAIA Gulf ITA Regional in the fall. 

2020-21 (Sophomore):

Appeared in six matches while winning two doubles battles … Both of his wins in doubles came alongside Herman Aure against ranked NAIA opponents … Earned SSAC All-Academic Team honors. 

2019-20 (Freshman):

Played in fall tournaments and one dual match, a win over John Brown University in which he earned a 6-2, 6-3 result on court six … Claimed two singles victories in fall matches against Jones County Junior College and Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College … Reached the semifinals in his flight of the main draw at the West Florida Fall Fling … Also reached the semifinals in the consolation draw of the ITA Fall Regional tournament. 

Pre-Loyola:

Played tennis at SHAPE American High School in Belgium … Placed second and third in men's singles in the DODEA All-European Championship … Division 1 DODEA team champions in two-consecutive years … Qualified for the Washington State high school championship tournament … Recipient of the Principal's Academic Achievement Award. 

Personal: 

Majoring in Criminology and Justice … Son of Dan and Julie Banken … Born on November 28th, 2000 … Hometown is Puyallup, Washington … Favorite food is chicken ceasar salad and least favorite is mushrooms … Favorite book is Ender's Game … Favorite movie is Austin Powers … The most influential person in his life is his grandpa … Favorite activities outside of tennis are lifting weights and being with friends and family … Favorite athlete is Novak Djokovic … One thing that would surprise people about him is that he lived in Belgium for three years … Favorite place to eat in New Orleans is Adams Street Grocery and Deli.