In the initial installment of my NC State basketball preview, I had a look at the small forwards. Today, the somewhat larger forwards! Or in Manny Bates’ case, the extremely larger forward. He’s tall.
I am workshopping names for this group, which is led by Bates and followed by some dudes who are essentially unknown quantities. Manny and the Mystery Men. Gaggle of Googled Guys. Bates’ Bashful Boardmen! I’m sure I’ll figure something out.
Manny Bates
Manny showed progress last season by taking on a larger role in the offense while maintaining his high shooting/dunk percentage.