Manny Bates Is Transferring To Butler After Playing His Freshman, Sophomore Seasons At NC State After His Junior Season At NC State Was Cut Short After Dislocating Right Shoulder Against Bucknell
As a freshman at NC State in 2019-2020,
Manny Bates appeared in 29 games, making 26 starts … averaged 5.1 points per game on 65.7% shooting … averaged 4.0 rebounds per game and ranked second on the team with 50 offensive rebounds … led ACC and ranked sixth in the NCAA with 2.93 blocks per game average … 83 blocked shots are the most by a freshman in program history, breaking the old record 36 blocks … took him only 15 games to break the program’s single-season blocks record for a freshman … 83 blocks are the third-most in a single-season in program history … had multiple blocked shots in 25 of 29 games, including the first 17 of the season … only the second player in program history to lead the ACC in blocks and the first player in program history to lead the ACC in blocks in conference games … led the NCAA in block percentage in Ken Pomeroy’s ratings … had season-best seven blocked shots in win over Detroit Mercy on 11/10 … seven blocked shots tied for the sixth-most in a single game in program history and tied for second-most in a game in PNC Arena history … led team in blocks in 23 games and in rebounding four times … scored in double figures four times … had one double-double … Had five blocks in program-debut against Georgia Tech on 11/5 … had first career double-digit game with 10 points on 5-of-6 shooting in win over FIU on 11/13 … Scored 10 points on 5-of-5 shooting and added seven rebounds and four blocks in win at Miami on 2/5 … Had first career double-double with season-best in points (13) and rebounds (10) in win over Pitt on 2/29.
As a sophomore in 2020-2021,
Manny Bates appeared in 24 games, making 23 starts … Averaged 9.8 points, 5.9 rebounds and 2.7 blocks per game … Led team in rebounds in blocks … Led ACC in blocks and finished 11th in the NCAA … Had multiple blocked shots in 15 games, including 11 games with three or more blocks … Shot 64.1 percent from the field, hitting 100-of-156 field goal attempts … Field goal percentage was best single-season percentage in program history (minimum 100 made field goals) ... Shot 68.6 percent from the free throw line, improving over 20 percentage points from his freshman campaign at the stripe … Led team in blocks 19 times, rebounds nine times, scoring once and assists once … Scored career-high 20 points and had a career-high eight blocks at Saint Louis … Eight blocks tied for the fourth-most in a single game in program history … Had 14 points on 7-of-11 shooting, seven rebounds and five blocks in the win over North Carolina … Had nine points and a then career-high 10 rebounds vs. Miami … Scored 10 points, blocked seven shots and had six rebounds at North Carolina … Posted double-double with 17 points on 7-of-9 shooting and grabbed a career-high 14 rebounds at Syracuse … Added four blocks against the Orange … Was a perfect 7-of-7 from the field for 14 points and added eight rebounds in NIT victory over Davidson … Added 13 points on 6-of-7 shooting vs. Colorado State in the NIT.
“according to his biography on gopack.com”
As a junior in 2021-2022 Manny Bates appearance for NC State this season on the hardwood was brief because he dislocated his right shoulder against Bucknell.
When?
November 9, 2021 in NC State’s season opener!
Where?
North Carolina’s state capital!
NC State Head Coach Kevin Keatts had this to say about Manny Bates injury!
"I'm just heartbroken," head coach Kevin Keatts said. "I'm heartbroken for Manny because he's overcome so much to become the incredible player he is. He does everything the right way. He doesn't take shortcuts. He's a prime example of everything I want an NC State basketball player to be on and off the court. I know Manny has the work ethic and positive mental attitude to come back from this. I know he'll come back stronger and I know Manny's best basketball is still ahead of him."
“according to an article by Jeff Borzello on espn.com”
Manny Bates who is a junior announced he was transferring after his junior season at NC State was cut short on March 29, 2022.
I would like to start by saying thank you to Coach Keatts and the coaching staff for investing and believing in my abilities these past four years. This has been such an amazing journey , and I am grateful to have experienced it in this program. I would also like to thank Wolfpack nation for their unbelievable amount of love that has been shown through the ups and downs of my journey here. I am forever grateful I was able to call this place my home. It has extremely hard to come to this decision , but after many talks with my family and close friends I have decided to enter the transfer portal.
I feel this is the next step in my journey and I ask that you please respect my decision. I wish Coach Keatts and his program nothing but the best.
“according to Manny Bates post on his Twitter account MannyBat35”
Manny Bates is transferring to Butler as a graduate transfer!
There he will play for Head Coach Thad Matta!
Thad Matta had this to say about the addition of Manny Bates! Manny's presence defensively will be incredibly impactful," Matta said in a statement. "He blocks and alters shots at a high level. Offensively, his size and athleticism give him the ability to score in the post, in the pick-and-roll, and in transition."
“according to an article by the Associated Press on espn.com”