Emoni Bates is an American professional basketball player currently playing for the Cleveland Cavaliers in the NBA on a two-way contract, also playing for the Cleveland Charge in the NBA G League. He previously played college basketball for both the Memphis Tigers and the Eastern Michigan Eagles.
January 28, 2004: Emoni Bates Born
On January 28, 2004, Emoni James-Wayne Bates was born.
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2016: National Radar
In early 2016, Emoni Bates surfaced on the national radar after averaging 28 points and 12 rebounds per game for the Toledo Wildcats AAU team at a tournament in Chicago.
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November 26, 2018: High School Debut
On November 26, 2018, Emoni Bates made his freshman season debut, recording 32 points and 15 rebounds in a win over Ann Arbor Huron.
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2018: Nike Elite Youth Basketball League
In the summer of 2018, Emoni Bates averaged 17 points per game facing older competition at the under-15 division of the Nike Elite Youth Basketball League (EYBL).
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January 18, 2019: Career-High Points
On January 18, 2019, Emoni Bates scored a then-career-high 43 points in a victory over Ypsilanti Community High School.
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November 4, 2019: Sports Illustrated Cover
On November 4, 2019, Emoni Bates appeared on the cover of Sports Illustrated.
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January 17, 2020: 40 Points Scored
On January 17, 2020, Emoni Bates scored 40 points in a victory over Dexter High School.
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June 29, 2020: Michigan State Commitment
On June 29, 2020, Emoni Bates announced his commitment to play college basketball for Michigan State.
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November 12, 2020: Ypsi Prep Debut
On November 12, 2020, Emoni Bates debuted with Ypsi Prep Academy, scoring 36 points in an exhibition game loss to Chet Holmgren and Team Sizzle.
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April 30, 2021: Decommitment
On April 30, 2021, Emoni Bates decommitted from Michigan State and reopened his recruitment.
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August 4, 2021: Reclassification
On August 4, 2021, Emoni Bates reclassified from the 2022 class to the 2021 class.
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November 9, 2021: College Debut
On November 9, 2021, Emoni Bates made his college debut, recording a season-high 17 points, four rebounds and four assists in a win against Tennessee Tech.
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2021: Reclassified
After his junior season, Emoni Bates reclassified up to the 2021 class and bypassed his senior year of high school.
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September 19, 2022: Suspension
On September 19, 2022, Emoni Bates was suspended by Eastern Michigan after being arrested on gun charges the previous day.
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2022: Rated number one player
Emoni Bates was rated the number one player in the 2022 class by recruiting website Future150.
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2022: Ranked second-best player
In 2022, Emoni Bates was ranked the second-best player in his class.
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January 24, 2023: 29 Straight Points
Against Toledo on January 24, 2023, Emoni Bates scored 29 straight points for Eastern Michigan in the first half, ending with 43 points in a loss.
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April 24, 2023: NBA Draft
On April 24, 2023, Emoni Bates entered his name in the 2023 NBA draft.
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July 7, 2023: Signed with Cavaliers
On July 7, 2023, Emoni Bates signed a two-way contract with the Cleveland Cavaliers.
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2023: Drafted by the Cavaliers
In 2023, Emoni Bates was drafted by the Cleveland Cavaliers with the 49th pick in the NBA draft.
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August 20, 2024: Signed Another Two-Way Contract
On August 20, 2024, Emoni Bates signed another two-way contract with the Cavaliers.
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