David Bates '22 Recruiting Profile

My 5th grade basketball season was the first time I realized that I really love the game. My dad was a big part of me starting to like basketball. Being on a undefeated team for a while is nice because you always like to win. But I personally think being on a team that loses a few games is better because it develops character and integrity. Values are important to me, they determine who you are.  And without my family along my side, I wouldn't be the player/person that I am today. My goal is to play for as long and as high level play as I can play.  I know it sounds cheesy, but I put 100% effort into everything I want in life and I will do whatever it takes to be on a college team.

I am incredibly grateful and blessed to have my parents and all the people in my life.