Indiana sophomore guard Tamar Bates is entering the NCAA transfer portal.
Bates, who originally signed with Texas and Shaka Smart out of IMG Academy in Florida, reopened his recruitment in the spring of 2021 after Smart departed Austin.
Indiana G Tamar Bates has entered the transfer portal. https://t.co/nmLKxcy2Yk
Mike Woodson and the Indiana coaching staff quickly pursued Bates and landed his commitment in April 2021.
A four-star prospect and the No. 30 player nationally in the 2021 recruiting class, Bates spent two seasons in Bloomington, but his production was inconsistent.