According to multiple outlets, Emoni Bates is widely considered the top recruit in the 2022 high school hoops class. On Tuesday, the Michigan high school product announced where he would play college basketball.
In an announcement on ESPN, Bates committed to Tom Izzo’s program at Michigan State. After the consensus five-star recruit made his commitment, a familiar Spartan alum shared his excitement. In an Instagram story, Draymond Green cheered on the newest “Spartan Dawg.”
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The 6-foot-9 forward played the first two seasons of his high school career at Lincoln High School in Ypsilanti, Michigan. In back-to-back seasons, Bates was named Michigan Gatorade Player of the Year. As a junior, Bates will join Ypsi Prep Academy in Ypsilanti.
Watch highlights from Bates’ high school mixtape via YouTube:
Getting a shoutout from Green is a good start for the young recruit’s Michigan State career. Before the season was suspended due to the coronavirus, Golden State’s three-time All-Star had his No. 23 jersey retired at a ceremony in East Lansing.
