UMass Lowell Athletics

AS A SOPHOMORE (2021-2022): Did not see action.

AS A FRESHMAN (2020-2021): Made first appearance and basket vs NC State (12.3).

HIGH SCHOOL: Four-year team member at Lakeshore ... team captain ... two-time All-Conference selection ... averaged 30 points and 15 rebounds as a senior ... earned All-State First Team accolades as a senior ... 1000 Career Point Club ... helped his team to back-to-back district championships as a freshman and sophomore ... Honor Roll student.

PERSONAL: Son of Clifford and Claudia Bates ... has one older brother (Clifford) ... enjoys video games, poetry and reading in his free time ... calls the Portland Trail Blazers his favorite professional sports team ... lists Carmelo Anthony and Allen Iverson among his favorite sports figures ... chose UMass Lowell for a great opportunity to expand his game to the next level.