Emoni James-Wayne Bates is a professional NBA player who plays for the Cleveland Cavaliers as a small forward as of March 2025. Bates started his high school career with Lincoln Senior High School but switched to Ypsi Prep Academy in his junior year. After high school, he joined the University of Memphis, where, as a freshman, he scored 174 points and grabbed 59 rebounds in 18 appearances. Bates joined the Eastern Michigan Eagles in his sophomore year and played 30 games for them, connecting 193 shots for 577 points, including 76 made triples. He averaged 19.2 points and 5.8 rebounds, earning him third-team All-MAC in 2023.
Bates was drafted in the 2023 NBA draft as a 49th overall pick in the first round by the Cavaliers and signed a two-way contract with them. As of March 13, 2025, he has made 22 appearances for the Cavaliers, averaging 2.1 points and 0.6 rebounds per game.
How tall is Emoni Bates?
Emoni Bates is 6 feet 8 inches (2.03 m) tall as of March 2025.
What is Emoni Bates’s wingspan?
According to NBA 2K25 Ratings, Emoni Bates has a wingspan of 6 feet 9 inches (206 cm).
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How much does Emoni Bates weigh?
Emoni Bates weighs 205 lbs (93 kg) as of March 2025.
What is Emoni Bates’s age?
As of March 2025, Emoni Bates is 21 years old. He was born on January 28, 2004, in Ann Arbor, Michigan, United States.
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