Anyone catching this game on ESPN+? Eastern up 2 at the half, neutral court in Detroit, EMU fans showing up, atmosphere sounds great, Emoni Bates looking like an early season favorite of MAC POY.

Bates and Farakahn are absolutely lighting it up. Great 1st half for EMU.

Been an entertaining night for sure. This is a high level game. Playing at a nuetral site is pretty cool. Attracting some green into the crowd bodes well for breathing life into the program.

Watched a bunch of hoops tonite. From Maine to Alabama to Michigan to California. Thank Goodness hoops comes back for more and gives back every night.

They do. Wish we had a game at home against them again this year

EMU falls short, final 83-88 Michigan what a game! Bates and Farrakhan look like major offensive threats. If Bates keeps up this pace - player of the year

Caught part of the first half... Bates looked like the real deal. 0 assists though.

Spot on.

I hope this kid stays healthy and does not get in trouble
moving forward. He is what the MAC needs.

weve got another gary trent in the mac this year.

But could they beat long time NBA'ers:
Nate Thurmond, BGSU
George Gervin, EMU
Dan Roundfield, CMU
Ben Poquette, CMU
Earl Boykins, EMU

Yeah I apologize, must have been unaware that I had some additional filters on when searching - so my original list is very incomplete.

Full MAC list of NBA 1st Rd Draft Picks:

1t. 1950, #1 - Charlie Share, BG
1t. 1969, #1 - John Brisker, Toledo
3. 1963, #3 - Nate Thurmond, BG
4. 1997, #4 - Antonio Daniels, BG
5t. 2003, #6 - Chris Kaman, CMU
5t. 1999, #6 - Wally Szczerbiak, Miami
7. 1986, #8 - Ron Harper, Miami
8t. 1995, #11 - Gary Trent, Ohio
8t. 1998, #11 - Bonzi Wells, Ball St
10. 1988, #14 - Dan Majerle, CMU
11t. 1990, #15 - Dave Jamerson, Ohio
11t. 1971, #15 - Kenny McIntosh, EMU


As for longevity in the league (NBA Only):

1t. 15 years (1986-2001) - Ron Harper, Miami
1t. 15 years (1963-1977) - Nate Thurmond, BG
1t. 15 years (1988-2003) - Grant Long, EMU
4. 14 years (1988-2002) - Dan Majerle, CMU
5t. 13 years (1997-2010) - Antonio Daniels, BG
5t. 13 years (2003-2016) - Chris Kaman, CMU
5t. 13 years (1969-1983) - Steve Mix, Toledo
5t. 13 years (1998-2012) - Earl Boykins, EMU
9t. 12 years (1975-1987) - Dan Roundfield, CMU
9t. 12 years (1947-1960) - Paul Seymour, Toledo
11. 11 years (1958-1969) - Wayne Embry, Miami
12t. 10 years (1999-2009) - Wally Szczerbiak, Miami
12t. 10 years (1998-2008) - Bonzi Wells, Ball St
12t. 10 years (1995-2005) - Gary Trent, Ohio
12t. 10 years (1977-1987) - Ben Poquette, CMU
12t. 10 years (1976-1986) - George "Iceman" Gervin, EMU
12t. 10 years (1964-1974) - Howard Komives, BG
12t. 10 years (1956-1966) - Al Bianchi, BG

One of the better games I've watched in the last couple years, very entertaining storyline and atmosphere.

Bates looks like he could be the real deal, however, we don't have anybody that can matchup with him. I have a feeling he will pick up a lot of technicals this year, appears to be a little cocky.

I'm not looking forward to having OUr big men try to stop Dickinson next weekend.