Is Manny Bates Going To Be Playing For NC State As They Tip Off Their 2021-2022 Season, Host Bucknell Tonight In Raleigh?

During the 2018-2019 season Manny Bates missed the season because of an injury.

During his freshman season in 2019-2020 Manny Bates appeared in 29 games, making 26 starts … averaged 5.1 points per game on 65.7% shooting … averaged 4.0 rebounds per game and ranked second on the team with 50 offensive rebounds … led ACC and ranked sixth in the NCAA with 2.93 blocks per game average … 83 blocked shots are the most by a freshman in program history, breaking the old record 36 blocks … took him only 15 games to break the program’s single-season blocks record for a freshman … 83 blocks are the third-most in a single-season in program history … had multiple blocked shots in 25 of 29 games, including the first 17 of the season … only the second player in program history to lead the ACC in blocks and the first player in program history to lead the ACC in blocks in conference games … led the NCAA in block percentage in Ken Pomeroy’s ratings … had season-best seven blocked shots in win over Detroit Mercy on 11/10 … seven blocked shots tied for the sixth-most in a single game in program history and tied for second-most in a game in PNC Arena history … led team in blocks in 23 games and in rebounding four times … scored in double figures four times … had one double-double … Had five blocks in program-debut against Georgia Tech on 11/5 … had first career double-digit game with 10 points on 5-of-6 shooting in win over FIU on 11/13 … Scored 10 points on 5-of-5 shooting and added seven rebounds and four blocks in win at Miami on 2/5 … Had first career double-double with season-best in points (13) and rebounds (10) in win over Pitt on 2/29.

During his sophomore season in 2020-2021 Manny Bates appeared in 24 games, making 23 starts … Averaged 9.8 points, 5.9 rebounds and 2.7 blocks per game … Led team in rebounds in blocks … Led ACC in blocks and finished 11th in the NCAA … Had multiple blocked shots in 15 games, including 11 games with three or more blocks … Shot 64.1 percent from the field, hitting 100-of-156 field goal attempts … Field goal percentage was best single-season percentage in program history (minimum 100 made field goals) ... Shot 68.6 percent from the free throw line, improving over 20 percentage points from his freshman campaign at the stripe … Led team in blocks 19 times, rebounds nine times, scoring once and assists once … Scored career-high 20 points and had a career-high eight blocks at Saint Louis … Eight blocks tied for the fourth-most in a single game in program history … Had 14 points on 7-of-11 shooting, seven rebounds and five blocks in the win over North Carolina … Had nine points and a then career-high 10 rebounds vs. Miami … Scored 10 points, blocked seven shots and had six rebounds at North Carolina … Posted double-double with 17 points on 7-of-9 shooting and grabbed a career-high 14 rebounds at Syracuse … Added four blocks against the Orange … Was a perfect 7-of-7 from the field for 14 points and added eight rebounds in NIT victory over Davidson … Added 13 points on 6-of-7 shooting vs. Colorado State in the NIT.

“according to his biography on gopack.com”

Manny Bates who is a forward for NC State didn’t play for NC State during their exhibition verses Elizabeth City State on Monday November 1, 2021!

Why?

Because Jaylon Gibson, Ebenezer Dowuona played limited minutes. Ebenezer Dowuona got the start against Elizabeth City State. Though, Jaylon Gibson played more minutes.

Though, he will be playing for NC State tonight when NC State host Bucknell for their season opener. Head Coach Kevin Keatts said recently.

Why?

Manny Bates not playing in NC State’s exhibition game verses Elizabeth City State wasn’t because of shoulder injuries which caused him to miss the entire 2018-2019 season with his inaugural shoulder injuries. "

“according to an article by Joe Giglio on wralsportsfan.com”

NC State is hosting Bucknell for their season opener tonight North Carolina’s state capital!

NC State, Bucknell previously matched up on December 5, 2015 in North Carolina’s state capital!

Then Kevin Keatts who is now the Head Coach of NC State wasn’t the Head Coach then!

Why?

Because he was then the Head Coach Of UNC Wilmington while Mark Gottfried was the Head Coach of NC State!

In that match up on December 5, 2015 NC State won by a score of 99-86!

Maverick Rowan led the team in scoring with 27 points. Rowan shot 9-for-14 from the floor while making four of his seven 3-pointers and 5-for-6 at the free throw line. Anthony 'Cat' Barber added 24 points, while Caleb Martin scored 21. NC State, which entered Saturday's game making 5.3 shots per game from 3-point range, buried a season-high 9-for-17 from beyond the arc. The Pack also convered a season-best 80 percent (28-for-35) at the foul line. Lennard Freeman recorded his fourth double-double with 10 points and 13 rebounds, while Abdul-Malik Abu was a rebound shy from the mark with 11 points and nine rebounds.

“according to an article on gopack.com”

In that match up on December 5, 2015 Bucknell lost to NC State by a score of 86-99!

Chris Hass hit a career-high seven 3-pointers and scored a game-high 29 points, Zach Thomas tallied a career-high 25 points, and Nana Foulland added 18 for the Bison. Bucknell (3-5) shot 51.6 percent from the field and went 13-for-27 from 3-point range, but N.C. State (5-3) also shot very well.After trailing by as many as 15, Bucknell rallied to take a 73-72 lead on a Kimbal Mackenzie pull-up in the lane with 8:25 to play. After Martin answered with a late-shot-clock 3-pointer, Thomas made a layup to tie the game at 75-all.At the other end, an N.C. State pass pinballed around in the lane and ended up in the hands of Cody Martin under the basket for a layup, and that would give the Wolfpack the lead for good with 7:24 to go.A couple of traveling calls and a pair of missed threes helped lead to a 10-0 N.C. State run that pushed the lead back to 10 at 85-75 with 4:19 to go. The Wolfpack went 8-for-8 at the foul line in the final 1:01 to ice the game.

“according to an article on bucknellbison.com”

Tip off is set for 8:00pm from PNC Arena!

The game is going to be televised on ACC Network Extra!