There will not be a Jordan Brand Classic all-star showcase this year. But if there were to be one, IU signee Tamar Bates would be playing in it.
This weekend, Bates was named to the roster for the annual prospect game, which has been on pause for the past two years due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Bates’ selection means Indiana will have two Jordan Brand Classic alums on its roster next season — Trayce Jackson-Davis participated in the 2019 event.
Bates has been in the news a couple of times this month. Three weeks ago, he jumped 34 spots in the 247 Sports rankings for 2021, ending the recruiting cycle as the No.