Emoni Bates transfers to Eastern Michigan: What ever happened with him and Louisville?

Posted Jun 30, 2022
Emoni Bates, the No. 1 basketball recruit in the transfer portal, has finally announced his transfer destination and will be headed back home to play for Eastern Michigan. Since he hit the portal after a disappointing freshman season at Memphis, there were two primary options. The Bates' were very interested in the idea of going to play at Louisville. (247 Sports)

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