Top NBA Draft prospect Emoni Bates declares for 2023 draft
- Emoni Bates has declared for the 2023 NBA Draft after two seasons at Eastern Michigan University.
- Bates was once the No. 1 overall college prospect before reclassifying and was a five-star recruit.
- Bates is projected to be a first-round pick and currently ranks 56th on draft rankings though his range is 20-45 depending on team needs.
- Bates averaged 19.2 points, 5.8 rebounds and shot 40.5 percent in his sophomore season at Eastern Michigan.
- Bates made national news by scoring 29 straight points in a single game and has the potential to rise up draft boards with private workouts.