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foucault87
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I just don't see the upside at all. He looked really bad at Memphis and then like a chucker at E Mich. He has no playmaking, can't defend, can't shoot well. What value is there? Hype from 4 years ago? Not to mention some character issues.
This pick doesn't make sense given how we've mostly focused on high character, high IQ guys. Its KPJ without the upside
This pick doesn't make sense given how we've mostly focused on high character, high IQ guys. Its KPJ without the upside
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I'm actually not angry at this pick. The guys I REALLY wanted (Sensabaugh, Strawther, Kobe Brown) went one right after the other. He's a wing.
It was basically Bates and Jalen Wilson that were left that were interesting. They went Bates. He's going to the Charge, maybe on a two-way to start.
If it works out, then Koby took a good swing.
It was basically Bates and Jalen Wilson that were left that were interesting. They went Bates. He's going to the Charge, maybe on a two-way to start.
If it works out, then Koby took a good swing.
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Fedor in his podcast yesterday said the workout didn’t happen because he was “sick”
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Yes. “He was impressive”
I mean I don't listen to Fedors podcast. So I wouldn't know.
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Why not? (I dont listen to it either)
I don't listen to podcasts in general. I'm also not a fan of Fedor.
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My b. Meant that more as a negative to Fedor. Talk about being a complete mouthpiece for the organization and always wrong.
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Here are a few analyses: (yikes)
Just what we need…poor character.….a defensive sieve and can’t shoot…perfect
March 9, 2023
Bates wasn't able to get Eastern Michigan into the MAC tournament, as his team went 5-13 in conference play and 8-23 overall, meaning his season ended March 3. Bates had some moments, dropping a combined 66 points against South Carolina and Michigan, but was more or less a net negative in conference play He posted a paltry 49% true shooting percentage with far more turnovers than assists and while being a sieve defensively, often looking like he was barely trying while playing selfish basketball.
This probably wasn't what NBA scouts or Bates envisioned when he elected to transfer from Memphis last spring, and he has work ahead of him now to be a sure-fire draft pick if he enters. Standing 6-9 and having just turned 19 years old in late January, Bates' tough shot-making prowess and overall scoring instincts hold some appeal, but he plays such a losing brand of basketball on both ends of the floor, making him a relatively tough sell. -- Jonathan Givony
Oct 4, 2022
Emoni Bates, previously the No. 33 prospect in our 2023 mock in June, is now off our projection altogether following his arrest for carrying a concealed weapon and "altering ID marks" on a firearm and subsequent suspension from Eastern Michigan. The 18-year-old is coming off a disappointing, injury-plagued freshman season at Memphis that resulted in his decision to transfer closer to home. Should his legal issues be cleared and he successfully returns to the court and shows glimpses of what made him such a highly touted prospect entering college, he'll likely receive strong consideration in future iterations. -- Jonathan Givony
Just what we need…poor character.….a defensive sieve and can’t shoot…perfect
March 9, 2023
Bates wasn't able to get Eastern Michigan into the MAC tournament, as his team went 5-13 in conference play and 8-23 overall, meaning his season ended March 3. Bates had some moments, dropping a combined 66 points against South Carolina and Michigan, but was more or less a net negative in conference play He posted a paltry 49% true shooting percentage with far more turnovers than assists and while being a sieve defensively, often looking like he was barely trying while playing selfish basketball.
This probably wasn't what NBA scouts or Bates envisioned when he elected to transfer from Memphis last spring, and he has work ahead of him now to be a sure-fire draft pick if he enters. Standing 6-9 and having just turned 19 years old in late January, Bates' tough shot-making prowess and overall scoring instincts hold some appeal, but he plays such a losing brand of basketball on both ends of the floor, making him a relatively tough sell. -- Jonathan Givony
Oct 4, 2022
Emoni Bates, previously the No. 33 prospect in our 2023 mock in June, is now off our projection altogether following his arrest for carrying a concealed weapon and "altering ID marks" on a firearm and subsequent suspension from Eastern Michigan. The 18-year-old is coming off a disappointing, injury-plagued freshman season at Memphis that resulted in his decision to transfer closer to home. Should his legal issues be cleared and he successfully returns to the court and shows glimpses of what made him such a highly touted prospect entering college, he'll likely receive strong consideration in future iterations. -- Jonathan Givony
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I think the original workout was canceled, but he came in for another one yesterday.