Emoni Bates

Bates’ 26 lead Eastern Michigan past Central Michigan 62-56

January 7, 2023 GMT

YPSILANTI, Mich. (AP) — Emoni Bates had 26 points in Eastern Michigan's 62-56 win against Central Michigan on Saturday.

Bates added 10 rebounds and three steals for the Eagles (4-11, Mid-American).

Jackson leads South Carolina past Eastern Michigan, 74-64

December 31, 2022 GMT

COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — Gregory Jackson II threw down three dunks in the first half and knocked down four 3-pointers in the second to score a career-high 24 points and help South Carolina power its way past Eastern Michigan, 74-64 on Friday night.

Eastern Michigan spoils big night from Detroit Mercy’s Davis

December 18, 2022 GMT

YPSILANTI, Mich. (AP) — Emoni Bates and Tyson Acuff scored 19 points apiece and Eastern Michigan spoiled a big night by Detroit Mercy's Antoine Davis in a 79-77 victory over the Titans on Sunday.

Davis scored 30 points for Detroit Mercy (5-7) to zip past Bradley's Hersey Hawkins (3,008) into 10th place on the all-time scoring list.

Eastern Michigan’s Emoni Bates gets 18 months probation

December 15, 2022 GMT

YPSILANTI, Mich. (AP) — Eastern Michigan basketball star Emoni Bates was sentenced to 18 months of probation Wednesday after pleading guilty to a misdemeanor gun charge.

Thomasson scores 20 as Niagara takes down Eastern Michigan

December 11, 2022 GMT

LEWISTON, N.Y. (AP) — Noah Thomasson had 20 points in Niagara's 67-60 win over Eastern Michigan on Sunday.

Thomasson shot 7 for 14 and 5 of 7 from the free throw line. Aaron Gray added 12 points and David Mitchell 11 for the Purple Eagles (5-4).

Emoni Bates scores career-high 30 in EMU’s loss to No. 22 UM

By LARRY LAGENovember 12, 2022 GMT

DETROIT (AP) — Emoni Bates showed flashes of his promise, scoring 17 of his career-high 30 points to help Eastern Michigan lead No. 22 Michigan at halftime.

Bates reinstated at Eastern Michigan after charges dropped

October 13, 2022 GMT

YPSILANTI, Mich. (AP) — Emoni Bates was reinstated to the Eastern Michigan basketball team and as a student Thursday after prosecutors agreed to drop felony charges against him, his attorney and the school said.

College hoops player Emoni Bates charged with 2 felonies

September 19, 2022 GMT

SUPERIOR TOWNSHIP, Mich (AP) — Emoni Bates, a former basketball prodigy who transferred to Eastern Michigan from Memphis, was charged with two felonies Monday after police found a gun in a car during a traffic stop.

Emoni Bates officially transfers to Eastern Michigan

August 23, 2022 GMT

YPSILANTI, Mich. (AP) — Emoni Bates has officially transferred to Eastern Michigan.

The school announced Tuesday that the 6-foot-9 guard will play for his hometown Eagles this season, nearly two months after Bates shared his plans on social media.

Emoni Bates says he’s transferring to hometown E. Michigan

June 29, 2022 GMT

YPSILANTI, Mich. (AP) — Emoni Bates, one of the top recruits in the 2021 men's basketball recruiting class, says he is transferring from Memphis to Eastern Michigan.

Bates, in an Instagram post Wednesday, announced his decision to return to his hometown of Ypsilanti to play for the Eagles of the Mid-American Conference.An EMU spokesman said he could not confirm Bates' transfer.

Emoni Bates leaving Memphis for transfer portal after 1 year

April 17, 2022 GMT

MEMPHIS, Tenn. (AP) — Emoni Bates, the five-star recruit who reclassified to 2021, has announced he's entering the transfer portal after one season at Memphis.

Bates announced his decision Saturday on his Instagram account, saying he thanked Memphis coach Penny Hardaway and the rest of his coaching staff for giving him a chance to be a Tiger.

Memphis faces crucial week with pair of Top 25 tests

By DAVE SKRETTADecember 14, 2021 GMT

This was supposed to be the week that Memphis, with its star-filled recruiting class led by Emoni Bates and Jalen Duren, was expected to make a national statement with games scheduled against Alabama and Tennessee.

Georgia snaps 4-game skid, beats No. 18 Memphis 82-79

By The Associated PressDecember 2, 2021 GMT

ATHENS, Ga. (AP) — Jabri Abdur-Rahim’s 3-pointer with less than 2 minutes remaining gave Georgia the lead, and the Bulldogs snapped their four-game losing streak by beating No. 18 Memphis 82-79 on Wednesday night.

Abdur-Rahim’s 3 helps Georgia shock No. 18 Memphis 82-79

By CHARLES ODUMDecember 2, 2021 GMT

ATHENS, Ga. (AP) — A Memphis team that moved into the top 10 after opening the season with five wins suddenly is facing a mini-crisis following back-to-back losses.

Jabri Abdur-Rahim's 3-pointer with less than 2 minutes remaining gave Georgia the lead, and the Bulldogs snapped their four-game losing streak by beating No.

Kalscheur leads Iowa State to 78-59 rout of No. 9 Memphis

By DENIS P. GORMANNovember 27, 2021 GMT

NEW YORK (AP) — Gabe Kalscheur scored 30 points and led Iowa State to a 78-59 win over No. 9 Memphis in the NIT Season Tip-Off championship game on Friday night.

Williams helps No. 9 Memphis outlast Virginia Tech 69-61

By DENIS P. GORMANNovember 25, 2021 GMT

NEW YORK (AP) — DeAndre Williams had 16 points and 10 rebounds, and No. 9 Memphis outlasted Virginia Tech 69-61 in the NIT Season Tip-Off on Wednesday night.

Emoni Bates added nine points, all in the second half, making four free throws in the final minute for Memphis (5-0).

Harris, Bates lead No. 11 Memphis over Saint Louis 90-74

By CLAY BAILEYNovember 17, 2021 GMT

MEMPHIS, Tenn. (AP) — Tyler Harris had 18 points and Emoni Bates scored 16 as No. 11 Memphis remained undefeated with a 90-74 win over Saint Louis on Tuesday night.

Jalen Duren added 13 points and Josh Minott finished with 12, both going perfect from the field.

Bates, Nolley lead No. 12 Memphis to easy win vs. NC Central

By CLAY BAILEYNovember 14, 2021 GMT

MEMPHIS, Tenn. (AP) — Freshman Emoni Bates scored 15 points and Landers Nolley added 12 to help No. 12 Memphis defeat North Carolina Central 90-51 on Saturday night.

Jalen Duren and Lester Quinones added 10 points each.

Freshmen Bates, Duren lead Memphis past Tennessee Tech

CLAY BAILEYNovember 10, 2021 GMT

MEMPHIS, Tenn. (AP) — Emoni Bates scored 17 points in his collegiate debut, Jalen Duren and Lester Quinones added 15 apiece and No. 12 Memphis beat Tennessee Tech 89-65 on Tuesday night in the season opener for both teams.