How to Watch: High school basketball phenom Emoni Bates in playoff opener

Sophomore sensation averaging over 40 points per game in last five outings.

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Mar 6, 2020, 4:21pm
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See Michigan sophomore star in action.

Michigan high school basketball phenom Emoni Bates and his teammates at Lincoln (Ypsilanti) open the postseason Monday against Pioneer (Ann Arbor).

For those unable to attend, the Division 1 District 18 first round matchup can be seen on the NFHS Network. Tip is set for 7 p.m. ET.

WATCH ON NFHS Network: Lincoln vs. Pioneer

Bates, a 6-foot-8 sophomore wing, is averaging 33.5 points, 9.3 rebounds and 2.2 assists per game. Thanks to outbursts of 63 and 48 points, he's averaging over 40 points per game in his last five outings.

A year ago Bates was crowned MaxPreps National Freshman of the Year and appeared on the cover of Sports Illustrated in October 2019.

Lincoln, Michigan's defending Division 1 state champion, enters the contest with a 17-3 record while Pioneer is 12-8. The winner advances to meet Ypsilanti on Wednesday in the district semifinals.
Emoni Bates rises for a dunk during a January game.
Emoni Bates rises for a dunk during a January game.
File photo by Scott Hasse



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