Jay Bates brings Northern Illinois a low-usage guard with room to grow
Eugene “Jay” Bates fits as a guard prospect to monitor because Northern Illinois has been a rebuilding-level offense in recent seasons, which puts a premium on reliable perimeter play and shot creation[1]. Based on the Huskies’ 2025-26 team profile, the program has struggled for efficiency from the field, from three, and at the free-throw line, so any guard who can stabilize decision-making, spacing, and late-clock offense has real value[1].
