high-upside shot-maker who can swing a game
Bates is a **dynamic scoring guard** whose biggest value is shot creation: he can heat up quickly, create offense off the dribble or the catch, and punish defenses with size and tough shot-making. In the **2022-23 season** at Eastern Michigan, he led the team in scoring at **19.2 points per game** and also contributed **5.8 rebounds per game**, showing he can do more than just score.[2] The big question for a team is consistency and fit, but if you need a versatile bucket-getter with real lead-option upside, he’s the kind of player who changes how defenses have to guard you.[1][5]
