draft. in the playoffs and why their offensive talent makes them the favorite: the first player ever in the Barttorvik database, Edwards discussed the difficulty of matching up against the Phoenix Suns. In 2021, he reclassified to the 2021 class and joined the Memphis program for what turned out to be a one-and-done season. Does he value winning? Wouldnt he best the most exciting Spur right now? Can he do things other than scoring that impact the bottom line?. The NBA playoffs are in full swing, and the college basketball season is in the rearview mirror. Call 1-800-GAMBLER Bet $5 on Any Pre-Game Win $200 Bonus Bets If Your Team Wins BET NOW He left the team in January before rejoining late in the season. He will be a polarizing guy, one NBA scout said of Bates. Bad habit formed: For years, Bates was the best player on the team by far and, Off the court questions: Bates was arrested for carrying a concealed weapon and "altering ID marks" in 2022. But when it comes to meaningful basketball, do you have two to three guys who can get you a bucket at any time, in any situation? The 6-foot-9 forward averaged 19.2 points in 30 games at Eastern Michigan, but his on-court success was at least in part overshadowed by off-court issues before the season started. NBA scouts are still weighing Bates potential upside. The lack of vertical pop and short-stride steps make it difficult for Emoni to be an adequate live-dribble passer, even if he were willing and knew how to read help defenders (at this point, theres no proof that hes either willing or capable). Find out why this top 10 talent is projected to be a second round pick & why he's easily top 20 in my book! Ball screens dont help matters a ton. 22 Michigan, 29 in a loss to Florida Atlantic and 26 twice, most recently in a Jan. 7 win over Central Michigan. As previously mentioned, that didn't last long either. 1 pick in the NBA draft. That doesnt mean he is not a draftable player. Bates had 76 turnovers and just 42 assists in the 2022-23 season, which seems to be a fair synopsis of his shoot-first style. Im all over the place, a third scout said. (Photo by Mitchell Layton/Getty Images), made national news by scoring 29 straight points. Emoni is horrendous on D. Guys with his size who can move are rarely this poor and unable to find an impact on that end of the court. On the one hand, scouts are intrigued by his high-level shot-making; perhaps no other player in college basketball made more difficult contested long jump shots. All Rights Reserved. 2023 NBA Draft Big Board: Risers and fallers in top 50 prospect rankings after March Madness . If Player A doesnt take those shots, then who will? The jury is out and theres still a few months left in this season. Here's everything you need to know about how it works. Jarace Walker in Top 5 consideration. NBA scouts are still weighing Bates potential upside. direction. After just 18 games, including five where he didn't crack the starting lineup, Bates was out. Were so impressed with the accuracy of his shooting without space. Miller 43/38/85% Hendricks 48/42/75% Edit: i love this. What went wrong is complicated, but the original error in judgment was the derailment of his development by spending what shouldve been an important junior year of high school in a stopgap prep school created with the sole purpose of being his pedestal. Theyre capable of catching fire, and in order to get the 14-24 night, you need to live with the 5-18 night on occasion. No, he isnt efficient right now at least in the structure he played at in Ypsilanti. 22 Michigan, 29 in a loss to Florida Atlantic and 26 twice, most recently in a Jan. 7 win over Central Michigan. He averaged 19.2 points at EMU. Bates was objectively bad as a help defender. As Bates takes the next step in his career, fans, and analysts will watch closely to see where his talent takes him in the NBA. Bates was long ranked as the No. He attempted 7.7 3-pointers per game and shot 33%, lower than you would like to see on that type of volume. The CBS NBA draft rankings only has 50 players, and Bates was not one of the players listed. EMU was outright bad, going 8-23 overall and 5-13 in the Mid-American Conference and playing some of the worst defense in all of college basketball. The conviction will be expunged from his record following his probation. He was in the eighth grade when he received a full scholarship offer from DePaul. If he didn't make it, he would likely be sent down to the G League affiliate of whatever team signs him. Breaking down the Golden State-Los Angeles matchup with 3 things to watch, 1 X-factor and a series prediction. Bates' journey to this point has been anything but linear. Team needs are factored into the mock and simulations. Jaden Akins Michigan State 6-4 Sophomore. Scouting reports and player comparisons of first-round picks from NBA exec Given his 6-foot-9 frame, shot-making ability and perceived long-term potential, he could attract attention from teams in the late first round or in the second round, though he is not ranked in the latest Top 50 Big Board. Pick number 3 is Blogs, and pick 31 turns into Sea creatures 2 pick. A source close to Bates camp said they had spoken with 20 teams and his draft projection ranges from 20-45, which sounds about right. This is a complicated question. 78 on The Athletic's Sam Vecenie's March Big Board. But for now, Bates is trending upward and has helped himself this season if he opts to enter the draft. For example, MSU legend Cassius Winston currently plays for Bayern Munich's basketball team in Germany. A total of 242 players, including 48 international players, have filed as early entry candidates. Emoni Bates, the former No. 1 player in the 2022 recruiting class and widely considered one of the best high school players in the world, confirmed Monday via Instagram that he has officially declared for the 2023 NBA Draft.Bates' announcement came mere hours after the NBA's early entry deadline for underclassmen to . Victor Wembanyama. That dude is an offensive player, ESPNs Seth Greenberg said on air after the game. On this episode I breakdown one of the most polarizing prospects in all of college basketball, Mr. Emoni Bates! Herein lies the paradox with Bates. Hes a ridiculously confident scorer, and we do admire his gusto. He would be. Eastern Michigan sophomore wing Emoni Bates, a former five-star prospect who was once ranked as the No. Nothing on the floor is or feels connected at all. Interestingly, those were the only 29 points Bates scored in the half as he finished with 432 in an 84-79 loss. Hes short-armed for his size and doesnt do much to put pressure on the rim. Whether Bates will get drafted this June is an interesting question. 2023 NBA Draft: Former five-star recruit Emoni Bates, once ranked as No. He will be a polarizing guy, one NBA scout said of Bates. Some have compared him to Kevin Durant, while others see shades of Kobe Bryant in . Current. 1 between Paolo Banchero, Chet Holmgren, and Jabari Smith. The written companion (the rest of this article) contextualizes those skills and deficits, framing Bates as a prospect and setting the expectations for his future. All Rights Reserved. He has a below-average TS%, a severely negative assist-to-turnover ratio, and one of the lower assist rates (9.2%) youll find for a primary scorer. Kevon Looney's historically elite rebounding provided separation in a winner-take-all Game 7. The 20. For a PDF version of this list, click here. He became the first sophomore ever to win Gatorade National Boys Basketball Player of the Year in 2020 and just the sixth underclassman to win at the time. Blogs Brandon Miller in the mock draft of the day! Trey Alexander Creighton 6-4 Sophomore. One source who watched Eastern Michigan play Akron described Bates performance to Hoops Wire as nondescript.. We arent here to sugarcoat this. This has impacted Bates' draft stock despite the wing playing at a high level during the 2022-23 season. ET) 6/22/23 - 2023 NBA Draft 2023 NBA Draft Trades Blazers get Knicks 1st, lottery protected (Josh Hart trade) Knicks get Mavs 1st, top 10 protected (KP trade) On this episode @williamisbill breaks down one of the most polarizing prospects in all of college basketball, Mr. Emoni Bates! In Draft Digest Pro's recent 2023 NBA Mock Draft, Bates is projected to go early in the second round to a team with an extremely bright future. Find out why this top 10 talent is projected . He made 29 starts in 30 games and averaged 19.2 points and 5.8 rebounds per game for EMU, which finished 8-23 on the season and next-to-last in the regular-season conference race. 2023 NBA User Mock Draft. Now he is projected as a likely second-round selection. With Jimmy Butler hobbled late by an ankle injury, Miami gets big performances from Kyle Lowry and Kevin Love to take the series opener in New York. That isnt to say the ball should be completely taken out of Emonis hands at the next level. Facebook; Twitter; Facebook Messenger; Pinterest; Email; print; Emoni Bates is entering the NBA draft, banking on teams being intrigued with his potential as a scorer after seeing flashes of his talent in two seasons of college basketball.. Bates made the announcement Monday on social media. Emoni Bates, the wunderkind turned cautionary tale, is declaring for the 2023 NBA Draft. Emoni is horrendous on D. Guys with his size who can move are rarely this poor and unable to find an impact on that end of the court. Enrico d'Alesio. On Tuesday, Bates made national news by scoring 29 straight points in the first half of Eastern Michigan's 84-79 loss to Toledo and finished with 43 on 65% shooting while going 9-of-14 from. The deadline for underclassman to enter the draft was Sunday. It is unclear if Bates has signed with an agent or retained his ability to return to school next season. He was then involved in a traffic stop that resulted in two felony charges. There are typically 60 picks in the NBA draft, but. than it is to find someone who can be efficient while taking 6-8 shots a game. 2 transfer Max Abmas commits to Texas, Former No. The jury is out and theres still a few months left in this season. . With the shooting touch that Bates possesses, his game does feel like it could easily transition toward a spot-up approach. 1 player in the 2022 recruiting class and viewed as a generational talent who drew comparisons over the years to LeBron James and Kevin Durant for his long frame and smooth scoring ability. Rispetto agli altri che trovate in Italia NON copiaincollato dai siti USA, e le note finali cercano sempre di rimandare a un giocatore simile del presente ma anche del passato, per indurre in . Please help me keep this site going by giving your support on Patreon. Bates was named to. Complicating the eval is the defensive context Bates was in at Eastern Michigan. Not only is it more challenging, but its more valuable. Heres what you need to know: Eastern Michigan sophomore Emoni Bates has entered the 2023 NBA Draft, Bates told @TheAthletic @Stadium. Those numbers cause pause, but nothing causes more trepidation than the film. The idea of Bates playing in college was far-fetched a few years ago, back when he was a projected lottery pick. Either he adds those missing links to more easily slide into a secondary role, or he doesnt and doubles down on the need for greater efficiency and athletic gains to be a true number-one option. In regards to the top of the . Emoni Bates. Hes a talented scorer who likely needs that longer leash to find his rhythm. Despite a prolific career to this point, Bates is considered a potential second-round pick. Eastern Michigan is 4-16 on the season. The draft combine will be held May 15-21 in Chicago, with the draft set for June 22 in Brooklyn, New York. A gun and weed were found in the vehicle. 4 recruit in Class of 2024, commits to Arizona, NBA announces 242 players declaring early for draft, SEC considers hefty penalties for court storming. The path, his college decision, the control thats more complicated. He started getting compared to Kevin Durant, and thats hard for any young person," Michigan coach Juwan Howard, an NBA veteran, said after the game on Nov. 11. 25/04/2023. The Ringer NBA draft guide only lists 40 players, which Bates also didn't make. Entering the transfer portal in the summer of 2022, Bates wasnt presented with a vast selection of options and opted to move home to attend EMU. 4 recruit in Class of 2024, commits to Arizona, NBA announces 242 players declaring early for draft, SEC considers hefty penalties for court storming. Eastern Michigan was really bad this year, furthering his complications. Remember to bookmark and add to your home-screen. 1 prospect in his class, has officially declared for the NBA Draft "What I been dreaming for my whole life," he wrote on his Instagram account Monday morning.. 2. The short version is Bates is on his second school after transferring to Eastern Michigan from Memphis, and last fall he had felony gun charges dropped after he was pulled over by police while driving someone elses car. (B/R) New developments in the 2023 NBA draft discussion include more breakout freshmen, injuries and a few struggling prospects who are losing scouts' support. 2004-2023 CBS Interactive. Players who have applied for early entry can still withdraw their names from consideration for the Draft by no later than 5 p.m. Be sure to follow Hoops Wire on TWITTERand FACEBOOKfor breaking NBA News and Rumors for all 32 teams! ESPN has him ranked 56th on their list of best available draft prospects. After that performance for Eastern Michigan basketball, however, he could very well see his draft stock rise. What he is, though, is an insanely talented shot-maker. 2:28 pm ET, Miami (Ohio) WBB coach resigns after investigation, Texas joins Top 25 And 1 after landing Abmas, Five-star prospect Ron Holland decommits from Texas, Ranking college basketball's top 40 transfers of 2023, No. That dude is an offensive player, ESPNs Seth Greenberg said on air after the game. Bates also scored 36 in a loss to South Carolina, 30 in a loss to then-No. EARLY ENTRY CANDIDATES FOR NBA DRAFT 2023. ET on Monday, June 12. 56 prospect, which means he would be on the edge of getting selected. Subscribe to the All-Rookie Podcast on Itunes and Follow us on Twitter @williamisbill for . He flashed some of that potential in spurts this season with the Eagles. With the season coming to an end for Eastern Michigan on Friday, so ends the collegiate career of Emoni Bates. NBA MOCK DRAFT. But for now, Bates is trending upward and has helped himself this season if he opts to enter the draft. There are questions regarding his size at 6 feet, 10 inches and 190 pounds, and his ability as a defender. The 2023 NBA Draft Lottery presented by State Farm will be held on May 16, 2023. Bates was arrested in September after police found a firearm in his vehicle. Hes a talented scorer who likely needs that longer leash to find his rhythm. He was bad, but he wasnt alone. Emoni Bates, former prized basketball prospect, declares for NBA draft Emoni Bates was once viewed as a potential No. Eastern Michigan sophomore wing Emoni Bates, a former five-star prospect who was once ranked as the No. On Tuesday, Bates made national news by scoring 29 straight points in the first half of Eastern Michigans 84-79 loss to Toledo and finished with 43 on 65% shooting while going 9-of-14 from three. On its face, thats such an intriguing starting point for a potential NBA scorer especially one who can handle the burden of taking 20 shots a night. Given his 6-foot-9 frame, shot-making ability and perceived long-term potential, he could attract attention from teams in the late first round or in the second round, though he is not ranked in the latest Top 50 Big Board. Eastern Michigan forward Emoni Bates, a former 5-star recruit, has declared himself eligible for the 2023 NBA draft. Morris mentions the style of play in college can either help or hurt you in the WNBA. Ultimately, getting away with so much and not developing the rest of his game to fit into a team construct could have consequences down the line. However, he has largely failed to live up to the hype in two years in college. 53 in the June 22nd Draft. Bates was named to the All-MAC third team after averaging 19.2 points, 5.8 rebounds and 1.4 assists on 33% shooting from 3-point range. Quinn. When Bates has a 31.1% usage rate and takes 40% of the teams field goal attempts, it makes you wonder what theyve done in practice its not working on a team-based offense and certainly not on perfecting their defensive rotations. For the season, Bates is averaging 20.5 points and 5.7 rebounds on 44% shooting. The current ESPN NBA draft rankings have Bates listed as the No. Bates starred at EMU last season leading his hometown Eagles of Ypsilanti, Michigan, in both scoring and rebounding while earning All-MAAC honors. - April 24, 2023 Eastern Michigan sophomore guard/forward Emoni Bates has declared for the 2023 NBA Draft, per Shams Charania of The Athletic. 2023 NBA Draft: UConn C Adama Sanogo to declare after standout NCAA Tournament, per reports CBS . Iniziano oggi le uscite del mio Mock per lo NBA Draft 2023, ormai tradizione dal 2K15. Bates, once considered a top draft prospect, averaged 19.2 points and 5.8 rebounds while shooting 40.5 percent from the field in 30 games last season. Id also say hes someone who can sell tickets because of the traits you highlighted. He was suspended by the school but was reinstated in October after the charges were dropped. Despite his prolific status coming out of high school, it now appears the bigger question is will Emoni Bates be drafted at all? Emoni Bates, former prized basketball prospect, declares for NBA draft. 2022 Mock Drafts 2021 Mock Drafts 2020 Mock Drafts 2019 Mock Drafts 2018 Mock Drafts 2017 Mock Drafts 2016 Mock Drafts. Hes got a natural wrist flick and a decently high release (his step-back is low, quick, and in front of his face, but somehow seems to go in). Opponents will say he didnt make them any better. Merz mock 2.0. What has he shown to prove his worth as an NBA prospect? He would be the first player ever in the Barttorvik database to be drafted while having a -2.0 DBPM or lower while being at least 68. If he opts not to do that, he could instead sign with a team abroad (Europe, Australia, China) and give it a shot overseas like thousands of college basketball players have and will continue to do. C | Metropolitans 92. He simply hasn't played very much basketball: He's played a total of 48 games, but many of those came against a relatively weak MAC. Stan Heath and the coaching staff at EMU catered so much to putting Bates in these situations. Bates, 19, is 6-foot-9 and was once considered among the top three or four high school prospects in the country. During his first college season, he averaged 9.7 points and 3.3 rebounds in 18 games. The school, created by Bates father, E.J., existed for roughly eight months. Then Bates, already young for his grade, reclassified and entered college early. Big. A gun and weed were found in the vehicle. At his size, were still struggling to figure out who he should be guarding to minimize his mistakes. For his age, to be as advanced of a tough shot-maker as he is, impresses nearly anyone who watches him. 1. His shot selection would make him your least-favorite guy to play pickup with.
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