Top high school prospect Emoni Bates announced he has verbally committed to play at Michigan State.
Bates, currently in the 2022 class, made the announcement Monday afternoon on ESPN surrounded by his family and hinted at the fact that he could end up not attending the school.
"I'm not sure what the future may hold, but I do know right now I will be committing to Michigan State," he said.
Bates could choose to forgo college and head straight to the NBA if the league changes its one-and-done rule, which has been proposed. He could also opt to reclassify to the 2021 recruiting class and play the 2021–22 college season rather than 2022–23.