Emoni Bates had a rocky time at Memphis last year, after reclassifying up a year to start his college career early. The season included an extended absence from the team and ultimately he opted for a transfer. Now, he is at Eastern Michigan, and he impressed in his first game of the season.
Bates made his season debut in Eastern Michigan’s second game of the season vs. No. 22 Michigan on Friday night, and the forward led the team with 30 points as the Eagles fell to the Wolverines 88–83. It was a great start for Bates, who last year averaged just 9.