TMZ "Basketball star Emoni Bates is asking for forgiveness after a "poor decision" led to his gun arrest ... saying he hopes he can inspire others to learn from his mistake. 18-year-old Bates -- who was rated one of the top high school hoopers in the class of 2021 --..." October 20
TMZ "Eastern Michigan basketball star Emoni Bates was deeply emotional as he sat handcuffed in the back seat of a cop car ... breaking down in tears and talking to his mom on the phone right after his gun arrest, footage obtained by TMZ Sports shows. 18-year-old Bates..." October 14
The Athletic "Eastern Michigan forward Emoni Bates has been “immediately reinstated to all athletic and campus activities” following the dismissal of felony charges against him, per a statement from EMU Vice President and Director of Athletics Scott Wetherbee. Bates..." October 14
WXYZ "Eastern Michigan University basketball star Emoni Bates has been arrested on gun charges, 7 Action News has learned. The Washtenaw County Sheriff's Office said deputies in Superior Township pulled Bates over after he failed to stop at an intersection on Sunday..." September 19