Michigan State commit Emoni Bates is almost eligible to reclassify. Here's what he is thinking

Posted Jan 28, 2021
Emoni Bates hears the questions. He knows that Michigan State basketball fans are anxious to see the top-ranked Spartan commit play in green and white. Bates, who turns 17 on Jan. 28, is soft-spoken and succinct. When asked about reclassifying grade levels, he said he's focused on getting better while playing with fledgling Ypsilanti Prep Academy. (Detroit Free Press)

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