
Armon Gates brings efficient, battle-tested guard play to Kent State
In his Kent State playing days, Armon Gates was a proven secondary scorer and steady backcourt piece, finishing with 804 career points and helping the Golden Flashes go 88-42 with three postseason trips. He also closed his career tied for second in school history with 200 made 3-pointers, a strong sign of real perimeter value, not empty volume. Gates’ profile suggests a guard who fit winning lineups: reliable enough to complement others, experienced in pressure games, and valuable for teams that want spacing, composure, and a no-drama contributor.