Sports Illustrated writer Michael Rosenberg recently wrote a cover story about 2022 5-star prospect Emoni Bates. After, he sat down for a Q&A with Detroit Free Press writer Chris Thomas. In this interview, Rosenberg predicts Bates attends Michigan State University.
Click here to read Chris Thomas full Q&A.
Here is Rosenberg’s quote in its entirety:
“If I had to make a prediction right now, I’d say he plays two more years at Lincoln, reclassifies, and goes to Michigan State. Now, it’s early, and I could be wrong. I certainly don’t think anything has been decided. But here is why I believe that:
Emoni loves competition, and this path would provide better competition than staying four years at Lincoln or working out on Nike’s dime for a year. He also knows how good he is. He has already kept USA Basketball at arm’s length. His knees won’t buckle if Mike Krzyzewski walks into his living room. The Bates family likes control, they want great coaching that will challenge Emoni, and you really have to work to earn their trust. All of those factors favor Michigan State. The campus is an hour away. MSU players are extremely close, and Tom Izzo has a reputation for pushing guys but still caring about them. MSU coaches have recruited him harder and better than anybody so far. Emoni keeps score. I think that will matter to him. But again, it’s early.”
Could it be true? Could MSU snag one of the biggest prospects since Zion? Oh boy, I’m hype just thinking about Bates in the Green & White.
For those who do not know, per 247 Sports Emoni Bates is ranked as the number player in the nation for the 2022 class. Furthermore, he is the number one prospect in Michigan, as well as the number one ranked SF prospect in his class.
Here is a clip of him going absolutely bananas:
Remember, Bates attended Midnight Madness this past Friday. We will keep you posted on all Michigan State basketball news. Especially since the season is about to kick off next week on Nov. 6.
