Eastern Michigan Athletics
Emoni Bates Named to Lou Hensen Player of the Year List
11/23/2022 10:11:00 AM | Men's Basketball
Award is given annually to the top mid-major player in the nation
BOSTON, Mass. (EMUEagles.com) – Sophomore Emoni Bates (Ypsilanti, Mich.-Ypsi Prep-Memphis) has been named to the 2022-23 Lou Hensen National Player of the Year Watch List, it was announced today, Nov. 23. Bates is one of 50 players that have been placed on the watch list that will be used to select the mid-major national player of the year following the conclusion of the 2022-23 season.
Bates, one of five players from the Mid-American Conference to earn recognition on the list, is in his first season with the Eagles and currently leads the team in scoring at 21.3 points per game. The Ypsilanti product is averaging 3.8 made three-point baskets this season after connecting on five at Oakland University, Nov. 19, and adding another four in the opening game of the Cancun Challenge against Purdue University Fort Wayne, Nov. 22. Bates also is averaging 4.8 rebounds per game while averaging a team-best 35.3 minutes per game played.
ABOUT THE AWARD
The award, which is presented annually to the top mid-major player in NCAA Division I college basketball, honors the former Illinois and New Mexico State head coach who won 775 games in 41 seasons. Henson is the winningest coach in Illinois basketball history with 423 victories. During his 21 seasons (1975-1996), Henson led the Fighting Illini to 16 postseason appearances, including 12 NCAA tournaments and a Final Four appearance in 1989.
Henson, who is also the all-time winningest coach in New Mexico State history with 289 victories, is one of only 11 coaches to take two different schools to the NCAA Final Four. His teams have made 19 NCAA appearances and four NIT appearances.
Players on teams from the following conferences are eligible for the award: America East, Atlantic Sun, Big Sky, Big South, Big West, Colonial, Horizon, Independents, Ivy, Metro Atlantic, Mid-American, Mid-Eastern, Missouri Valley, Northeast, Ohio Valley, Patriot, Southern, Southland, Southwestern, Summit, Sun Belt, West Coast.
TICKETS
Season tickets are currently on sale for the 2022-23 men's and women's basketball campaigns with each purchase gaining entrance to both men's and women's games inside the George Gervin GameAbove Center. Reserved seating is limited and fans are encouraged to call the EMU Ticket Office at 734.487.3669 to reserve seats as soon as possible. Non-conference single-game tickets and group tickets for all games are currently on sale.
FOLLOW US
For the most up-to-date information on the Eagles, continue to visit EMUEagles.com. Fans can also follow the team on social media, including Twitter (@EMU_MBB) and Instagram (@EMUMBB).
Bates, one of five players from the Mid-American Conference to earn recognition on the list, is in his first season with the Eagles and currently leads the team in scoring at 21.3 points per game. The Ypsilanti product is averaging 3.8 made three-point baskets this season after connecting on five at Oakland University, Nov. 19, and adding another four in the opening game of the Cancun Challenge against Purdue University Fort Wayne, Nov. 22. Bates also is averaging 4.8 rebounds per game while averaging a team-best 35.3 minutes per game played.
ABOUT THE AWARD
The award, which is presented annually to the top mid-major player in NCAA Division I college basketball, honors the former Illinois and New Mexico State head coach who won 775 games in 41 seasons. Henson is the winningest coach in Illinois basketball history with 423 victories. During his 21 seasons (1975-1996), Henson led the Fighting Illini to 16 postseason appearances, including 12 NCAA tournaments and a Final Four appearance in 1989.
Henson, who is also the all-time winningest coach in New Mexico State history with 289 victories, is one of only 11 coaches to take two different schools to the NCAA Final Four. His teams have made 19 NCAA appearances and four NIT appearances.
Players on teams from the following conferences are eligible for the award: America East, Atlantic Sun, Big Sky, Big South, Big West, Colonial, Horizon, Independents, Ivy, Metro Atlantic, Mid-American, Mid-Eastern, Missouri Valley, Northeast, Ohio Valley, Patriot, Southern, Southland, Southwestern, Summit, Sun Belt, West Coast.
TICKETS
Season tickets are currently on sale for the 2022-23 men's and women's basketball campaigns with each purchase gaining entrance to both men's and women's games inside the George Gervin GameAbove Center. Reserved seating is limited and fans are encouraged to call the EMU Ticket Office at 734.487.3669 to reserve seats as soon as possible. Non-conference single-game tickets and group tickets for all games are currently on sale.
FOLLOW US
For the most up-to-date information on the Eagles, continue to visit EMUEagles.com. Fans can also follow the team on social media, including Twitter (@EMU_MBB) and Instagram (@EMUMBB).
Players Mentioned
G
/ Men's BasketballFriday, October 09
Friday, October 02
Saturday, August 22
Wednesday, May 27