Amauri Bates (2021): An Interview
Amauri Bates is a talented prospect and his name is beginning to circulate. He’s a 5’6″ point guard in the class of 2021. Bates recently transferred schools and will attend Southfield A&T. He played grassroots basketball for the Motor City Grizzlies. We recently…
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Continue ReadingAmauri Bates is a talented prospect and his name is beginning to circulate. He’s a 5’6″ point guard in the class of 2021. Bates recently transferred schools and will attend Southfield A&T. He played grassroots basketball for the Motor City Grizzlies. We recently caught up with Bates and talked about his improvement, his goals, and more.
Question:
What area have you improved the most this summer?
Amauri Bates:
I improved at finishing at the rim.
Question:
How did you go about improving your game?
Amauri Bates:
I will be at the gym 5 times a week.
Question:
What will you be doing until high school season to prepare?
Amauri Bates:
Improving my finishing and off hand.
Question:
What are your personal goals for the coming high school season?
Amauri Bates:
My goal is averaging at least 6 assists and coming into this new school leading.
Question:
What is one goal you think your team should have?
Amauri Bates:
The goal our team should have is going to Breslin.
Question:
Who is your favorite NBA player?
Amauri Bates:
My favorite nba player is James Harden.
Question:
Who is your favorite high school player to play with?
Amauri Bates:
My favorite person to be on the court with this year will be Anthony.
Question:
Is there a class that you are looking forward to taking next school year?
Amauri Bates:
Social studies.
Question:
What are your long term goals off the court?
Amauri Bates:
My long term goals are to average a 3.0 (GPA), stay in the gym, and keep family proud.