Antonia Bates brings Rutgers a versatile, high-motor glue piece
Antonia Bates is a 6-foot-3 guard/forward whose value goes well beyond scoring: in the 2025-26 season she was a dependable rebounder, secondary playmaker, and defensive connector, and Rutgers notes she led the team in rebounds while ranking second in assists. She also flashed real versatility earlier in her Rutgers career, including strong rim protection and enough perimeter skill to stretch the floor. Add in a comeback from a knee injury that cost her most of 2024-25, and you get a tough, experienced, team-first player who fits best with a coach wanting size, versatility, and grit.
