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2026-27 Wrestling Roster

James Bankston

  • Height 6-4
  • Weight 285
  • Class Senior
  • Hometown Durham, N.C.
  • High School Hillside HS
  • Previous School Pratt CC

Biography

AS A JUNIOR AT UNCP (2025-26): NCAA All-American ... Joined the team at mid-season and logged a 10-6 record, including seven bonus point wins ... Went 3-3 at the NCAA Championships, including wins over No. 6 Isaiah Vance (Pitt-Johnstown), No. 7 Luke Tweeton (UMary), and No. 8 Torin Forsyth (Central Missouri) to finish sixth and earn All-American honors.

Historical Player Information

  • 2025-26Redshirt Sophomore

    6'4" 285 lbs

  • 2026-27Senior

    6'4" 285 lbs