Position: Guard
Height: 6-3
Class: Sophomore
Hometown: Shirley, N.Y.
Previous School: Freeport

Prior to C.W. Post: Transferred from Alfred State College ... played varsity basketball at Freeport High, where he helped the Red Devils to the county finals three out of four years ... named all-county and all-conference ... also played football and led the Red Devils to a Long Island Championship title ... also played lacrosse.

Personal: Son of Yolanda Bates ... has a younger brother, Marcell ... hopes to become a teacher and coach in the future ... majoring in childhood education.