Emoni James-Wayne Bates is an American professional basketball player, playing his second NBA season for the Cleveland Cavaliers as of March 2025. Bates was drafted as a second-round 49th overall pick by the Cleveland Cavaliers in the 2023 NBA draft. In his debut season, he averaged 2.7 points and 0.9 rebounds in 15 appearances. As of March 5, 2025, he has played seven games in the 2024-25 NBA regular season, averaging 3.9 minutes per game on the court. Along with the Cavaliers, he is also playing in the NBA G League for the Cleveland Charge.
Bates studied at Lincoln Senior High School, where, as a freshman, he led his team to their first state title. He averaged 24.6 points and 6.6 rebounds per game in his junior season as per Sports Reference. Bates started his college career playing for the Memphis Tigers but joined the Eastern Michigan Eagles in his sophomore season. In the 2022–23 season MAC season, he averaged 19.2 points and 5.8 rebounds in 30 appearances for the Eagles.
Emoni Bates’s Wingspan
Emoni Bates has a wingspan of 6 feet 9 inches (206 cm) according to NBA 2K25 ratings. Bates plays in the forward position in the NBA and USA Division II basketball leagues.
Emoni Bates’s Height
Emoni Bates stands 6 feet 8 inches (2.03 m) tall.
Emoni Bates’s Weight
As of March 2025, Emoni Bates’s listed weight is 93 kg (205 lbs).
Emoni Bates’s Age
As of March 2025, Emoni Bates is 21 years old, as he was born on January 28, 2004, in Michigan, United States.
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