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Former 5-Star Recruit Emoni Bates Arrested On 2 Felony Gun Violations

A formerly highly-touted NBA prospect Emoni Bates, was arrested on Monday for 2 felony gun violations.

Ishaan Bhattacharya
Sep 20, 2022
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Credit: Joe Rondone / USA TODAY NETWORK

Former 5-star recruit and current Eastern Michigan University star Emoni Bates was arrested on 2 felony gun violations on Monday afternoon. Bates was pulled over by Washtenaw County officers after not stopping at an intersection on Sunday night. Bates was taken into custody after the sheriff’s office of the region discovered the firearm. He has been charged with 2 felonies, one for carrying a concealed weapon and one for altering ID marks on the weapon.

Bates transferred to Eastern Michigan University at the end of his freshman season earlier this year after underwhelming performances for the Memphis Tigers. His new University has issued a statement regarding his arrest. Bates will have a probable cause hearing on October 6.

We are aware of a situation involving men’s basketball student-athlete Emoni Bates. Eastern Michigan University takes all allegations of this nature very seriously. Per department policy, he has been suspended automatically from practice and playing privileges until the legal process is resolved. Because this is an on-going legal matter, the University will have no further comment at this time.

REPORT: Emoni Bates has been arrested for two felonies concerning “carrying a concealed weapon” and “altering ID marks”on the weapon.

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The Tragic Downfall Of Emoni Bates

Bates was supposed to be the next NBA superstar when he was first discovered. He graced the cover of Sports Illustrated as a 15-year-old in 2019, being compared to the likes of LeBron James, Michael Jorda, and Magic Johnson. He was the 31 prospect in the class of 2022 and should’ve been a headliner in this year’s draft, but his stock fell from the best in his class to not even being worthy of a professional contract.

He shirked on a verbal commitment to join the Michigan State Spartans, one of the best teams in NCAA basketball, to join the Memphis Tigers and be coached by Penny Hardaway. However, Bates looked outmatched against NCAA opposition and was asked to transfer by coach Hardaway.

His journey to the NBA looks more unlikely now that he has had this issue. Eastern Memphis isn’t a University on the radar of NBA scouts and Bates will have ruined a lot of his reputation with this news. It’ll be an uphill battle for the 18-year-old to recover his tock and possibly make it to the NBA. 

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Ishaan Bhattacharya is a content manager for Fadeaway World from New Delhi, India. With his expertise in NBA content creation, Ishaan brings a wealth of experience to his role, contributing to the site's authority and reach within the basketball community. Over the last year, Ishaan has interviewed Ray Allen and Mark Tatum, while also covering the 2023 NBA Abu Dhabi Games which saw the Dallas Mavericks take on the Minnesota Timberwolves.Since joining Fadeaway World in March 2022, Ishaan Bhattacharya has become known for his unique perspective on the NBA. He consistently delivers this insight through his daily news coverage and detailed opinion pieces on the most significant topics in the league.Before his tenure at Fadeaway World, Ishaan worked in corporate communications, where he serviced prominent sports brands, including NBA India, Sports18, Amazon Prime Sports, and Royal Challengers Bangalore. This experience in strategic communications for leading sports entities has enhanced his ability to craft impactful narratives and connect with a global audience.A true MFFLer (Mavs Fan for Life, for the uninitiated), Ishaan is a massive fan of the Dallas Mavericks. When he is not upset about Jalen Brunson walking in free agency, you can see Ishaan as an avid gamer and content creator. His passion for basketball extends beyond the Mavericks, as evidenced by his thoughtfully curated NBA Mount Rushmore, featuring LeBron James, Michael Jordan, Kareem Abdul-Jabbar, and Bill Russell—each representing distinct eras and bringing their unique qualities to the game.Featured On: ESPN, Sports Illustrated, Bleacher Report, Yahoo Sports, NBA, Fox Sports, The Spun
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