247Sports' Updated Class Of 2022 Basketball Recruit Rankings

Posted Feb 11, 2020
Emoni Bates has been regarded as the No. 1 prospect in the 2022 college basketball recruiting class since 247Sports’ initial release of rankings. Six months after the first update, Bates’ grip on No. 1 is as strong as ever. Bates, a standout at Ypsilanti (Mich.) Lincoln, blends impressive physical gifts with an advanced skill set and a fiery, competitive streak. (247 Sports)

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