Cy Bates
Cy Bates
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Victor Scott | Prep Hoops Scout
Bates possesses the skill and build to excel on both offense and defense. Consistently impactful in the lane while playing high post, he showcases his exceptional passing, a skill often overlooked. His strength, agility, and body control allow him to work inside, scoring effortlessly and defending effectively up to the rim.
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Read EvaluationVictor Scott | Prep Hoops Scout
Cy is a reliable spot-up option, he’s a threat from the inside and out. In the post, his solid footwork keeps him effective, even when tightly guarded. As a slasher, he uses power moves to finish strong in the paint. He uses his size and strength defensively and he switches well on defense using his agility. He’s a relentless player that hustles on both ends and he’s an extremely underrated facilitator who can pass from the middle.
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Read EvaluationVictor Scott | Prep Hoops Scout
Bates showcased his utility pieces in a solid win over Westminster. He let his jump shooting touch shine, with good mid-range pull-ups with solid form. He attacked off the catch, getting to his strong side drive in the lane and finished well inside. He helped with floor spacing as he knocked down multiple catch and shoot threes from the corner.
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Read EvaluationVictor Scott | Prep Hoops Scout
Cy is a relentless, intense 2-way player. He is a multi-position defender that exhibits tons of physicality. He can guard 2-4 at a really high level and can also guard most 1’s and 5’s. He’s great at switching on the perimeter and under the goal with a sturdy, strong 6’5 frame. He can get inside as a slasher with power moves to get buckets in the paint, from the post he has good footwork and plays off two feet to keep plays alive when tightly guarded. He’s no stranger to 3 point territory, where his a spot up shooting threat especially from the corner
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Read EvaluationNicholas Sanders | Prep Hoops Scout
Bates is an absolute monster on the boards, both offensively and defensively. In the first game of the tournament there was no one that could keep him off the glass. His positioning and athleticism make him a huge problem for the defense. There was hardly ever a missed shot that he isn’t going for. Bates has a very quick 2nd jump, making it hard for other big men to time for a block. His game offensively can be more of a facilitator role than most would imagine. Every time he touches the ball on the perimeter he is looking for teammates cutting. Has a really good looking shot that keeps the defense honest and keeps them from packing the paint.
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