Emoni Bates Autographed Memphis Tigers Nike Jersey - Upper Deck

#html-body [data-pb-style=TXV9U84]{justify-content:flex-start;display:flex;flex-direction:column;background-position:left top;background-size:cover;background-repeat:no-repeat;background-attachment:scroll}For Emoni Bates the decision to go to Memphis was not an easy one. After having incredible standout freshman and sophomore seasons in high school, Bates decided to play for the Ypsi Prep Academy his junior year. This again garnered positive results as Bates averaged 23 points, 5.8 rebounds, 3 assists, and 2.2 steals per game, making him one of five finalists for the Naismith Prep Player of the Year Award. Along with this, Bates' impressive high school performance made him a consensus five-star recruit and was considered by analysts and scouts as the top high school basketball prospect in 2021. Bates earned scholarship offers from DePaul, Michigan State, Michigan, Duke, and Oregon and after initially committing to his home state school Michigan State, Bates decided to later de-commit and after also considering the NBA G League ultimately committed to Memphis to play for head coach Penny Hardaway with his close friend and fellow prospect Jalen Duren.Bates has autographed this Memphis Tigers royal Nike jersey in silver paint pen. His signature is deemed authentic by virtue of Upper Deck Authenticated's Five-Step Process.