Emoni Bates leaving Memphis for transfer portal after 1 year
Emoni Bates has announced he’s entering the transfer portal after one season at MemphisAPRIL 17, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Ranking the best available men's college basketball transfers, high school recruits: Emoni Bates enters the portal The transfer portal will soon overflow with names but the coaching carousel has created some interesting high school recruit options.
APRIL 17, 2022 • THEATHLETIC.COM
Emoni Bates leaving Memphis to enter transfer portal
Freshman forward Emoni Bates, a former No. 1 overall recruit, is leaving the Memphis Tigers to enter the transfer portal.APRIL 16, 2022
Emoni Bates, once a can't-miss NBA prospect, is transferring after one season at Memphis Emoni Bates, 18, a Ypsilanti native, made the announcement Saturday.
APRIL 16, 2022 • DETROITNEWS.COM
Memphis Forward Emoni Bates to Enter Transfer Portal The former five-star recruit has spent one season with the Tigers and played in 18 games.
APRIL 16, 2022 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM
Former Michigan State basketball commit Emoni Bates enters transfer portal Emoni Bates chose to play for Memphis after originally committing to Michigan State, but it seems the teen is on the move again.
APRIL 16, 2022 • FREEP.COM
After an all-time bad freshman campaign, where does Emoni Bates go from here? It doesn’t seem like he will ever be great, but can he be good?
MARCH 20, 2022 • DEADSPIN.COM
An Emoni Bates sighting - Memphis's heralded freshman shows up at NCAAs Emoni Bates knocked down a first-half three for Memphis in his first action since late January. The NBA prospect was an unexpected participa...
MARCH 17, 2022 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM
Richmond Upsets Iowa in the First Round of the NCAA Men's Tournament While Emoni Bates Returns to the Floor for Memphis Five-seed Iowa fell to number twelve Iowa in the first round of the tournament and Emoni Bates surprised many by returning to the floor for...
MARCH 17, 2022 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM
Memphis' Penny Hardaway explains why Emoni Bates didn't play in second half of NCAA Tournament win vs. Boise State The Memphis freshman made a return to the court in the Tigers' 64-53 win over Boise State, scoring three points in three minutes.
MARCH 17, 2022 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM
NCAA Tournament: Memphis' Emoni Bates returns vs. Boise State after missing 12 games The freshman, who missed the Tigers' last 12 games because of a back injury, checked in at the 5:57 mark of the first half on Thursday — his...
MARCH 17, 2022 • THEATHLETIC.COM
Ruled out for AAC tourney Bates (back) will not play in the AAC tournament, Jason Munz of The Memphis Commercial Appeal reports.
Impact Bates has been out since Jan. 27 due to a lower back injury, but the Tigers have actually played better in his absence, posting a 8-1 record. The run has allowed Memphis to work its way back on the right side of the bubble, and the Tigers are now appearing pretty safe to make the NCAA Tournament, regardless of outcome this week. Bates could represent a possible X-factor upon returning, though coach Penny Hardaway may not want to mess much with the current dynamic.
MARCH 11, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
The Commercial Appeal Larry Brown, an assistant under Penny Hardaway at Memphis, opens up about Emoni Bates and why he loves the NCAA Tournament.
MARCH 8, 2022 • COMMERCIALAPPEAL.COM
Will Emoni Bates play for Memphis again? Penny Hardaway says the ball is in his court Memphis freshman Emoni Bates has been out of action since Jan. 27 with what's been described as a lower back injury.
MARCH 1, 2022 • COMMERCIALAPPEAL.COM
Did not play Sunday Bates (back) did not appear in the Tigers' 81-57 win over Wichita State.
Impact Bates has missed seven consecutive games while nursing a back injury. It appears likely that Bates is progressing towards a return, though the Tigers have just two games remaining in the regular season. His next chance to play is Thursday against South Florida.
FEBRUARY 27, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
As Memphis Figures Things Out, the Emoni Bates Situation Looms The once-spiraling Tigers have won six straight, but the success has largely come without their most-hyped freshman.
FEBRUARY 16, 2022 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM
Out again Tuesday Bates (back) will not play in Tuesday's game against Cincinnati, Jason Munz of The Memphis Commercial Appeal reports.
Impact Bates will miss his fourth straight game due to this back injury. It's unclear what his timeline for a potential return to the court is at this point. Memphis plays again on Sunday against SMU.
FEBRUARY 15, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Did not travel Saturday Jason Munz of The Memphis Commercial AppealBates (back) did not make the trip to Houston on Saturday, Jason Munz reported.
Impact Bates did not travel with the team Saturday. The star forward has missed the last two games while nursing the back injury. Bates is averaging 10.4 points, 3.6 rebounds and 1.4 assists in 25.3 minutes per game this season. His next chance to return is Tuesday against Cincinnati.
FEBRUARY 12, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Remains out Wednesday Bates (back) won't play Wednesday against Tulane, Jason Munz of The Memphis Commercial Appeal reports.
Impact Bates returned to campus Monday after receiving specialized treatment for his back in Michigan, so it's not a major surprise he's unavailable for Wednesday's contest. It's unclear when the freshman is expected to return to game action for Memphis, but his next opportunity to do so will be Saturday at Houston.
FEBRUARY 9, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Back on campus Bates (back) returned to campus Monday but has yet to return to practice, Steven Johnson of the Daily Memphian reports.
Impact Bates returned to his home state of Michigan to receive specialized treatment for a back injury, and he continued to receive treatment upon his return to campus Monday. While a return to Memphis is definitely a step in the right direction, the exact nature of his back injury is uncertain, leaving his status for Wednesday's matchup against Tulane a bit uncertain.
FEBRUARY 8, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Penny Hardaway: Emoni Bates to return to Memphis basketball team Sunday. Then what? Emoni Bates was the only Tiger not present for the raucous party the Memphis basketball team hosted inside FedExForum Saturday night.
FEBRUARY 6, 2022 • COMMERCIALAPPEAL.COM
Out with back issue Saturday Bates (back) will not play Saturday against UCF, Matt Norlander of CBS Sports reports.
Impact Bates is meeting with a back specialist Saturday as he continues to work his way back towards a return to the hardwood. He'll be out Saturday and once he reports back to Memphis, a firmer timeline for his return should follow. Memphis' next game comes Wednesday against Tulane.
FEBRUARY 5, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
The Commercial Appeal Whether you believe Emoni Bates is injured or the report that his future at Memphis basketball is uncertain, it's clear this hasn't gone as planned.
FEBRUARY 2, 2022 • COMMERCIALAPPEAL.COM
