Four-star PF Immanuel Bates commits to NC State Posted Sep 15, 2017 Four-star big man Immanuel Bates verbally committed to NC State on Friday. Bates' commitment comes just a few days after completing his official visit to NC State's campus. He also met with Wolfpack head coach Kevin Keatts on Tuesday. Bates ultimately picked NC State over Georgetown, but he also strongly considered South Carolina and Georgia Tech. (Scout.com)