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FILE - Eastern Michigan forward Emoni Bates plays during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game, Friday, Nov. 11, 2022, in Detroit. Tabbed the “next Kevin Durant” even before he graced the cover of Sports Illustrated as a high school sophomore in Michigan, Bates is no longer trying to live up to the expectations of others and simply following his own path, albeit not the one he imagined. (AP Photo/Carlos Osorio, File)

From prodigy to project, Cavaliers rookie Emoni Bates rediscovers joy on twisted path to NBA

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Prep basketball star Emoni Bates reopening his recruitment

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Prep hoops star Emoni Bates commits to play for Michigan St

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Emoni Bates, during basketball practice in Ypsilanti, Mich., Wednesday, July 12, 2017. Bates is the best 13-year-old basketball player in America, according to some recruiting services. One of his highlight reels on YouTube has been viewed about 1 million times. (AP Photo/Paul Sancya)

Emoni Bates commits to Michigan State

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In this Oct. 8, 2017, photo, E.J. Bates holds his son Emoni back after an argument against a Howell High School player during a fall league basketball game in Saline, Mich. (AP Photo/Paul Sancya)

8th-grader a minimum 3 years away from college hoops signing

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