Emoni Bates - 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