I’ve seen a lot of high school freshman basketball players in my time: Jabari Parker, Derrick Rose, Jahlil Okafor, DaJuan Wagner and the list goes on.
Emoni Bates is a 6-8 Class of 2022 wing from Lincoln High School in Ypsilanti (MI). He led his high school team to their first state title while averaging 30 points and 11 rebounds a game...as a freshman! He said after the championship game that he’s looking for three more state titles.
I saw him this weekend play for his father's travel team Bates Fundamentals 15U on the Nike EYBL Circuit.