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Three former Eastern Michigan basketball players refused to cooperate with an NCAA investigation into suspicious betting on their games, which has led to an inability to determine if violations occurred; the players' non-cooperation could result in loss of eligibility and other penalties.
Three former Eastern Michigan men's basketball players did not cooperate with an NCAA investigation into potential sports betting violations, which is a violation of NCAA rules, but they are no longer eligible to play. The investigation was triggered by suspicious betting activity on their games, but due to their non-cooperation, the NCAA could not determine if violations occurred.
Toledo defeated Eastern Michigan 49-23 to secure the Mid-American Conference West Division title, with Dequan Finn throwing for 407 yards and three touchdowns, and Peny Boone rushing for three touchdowns. Toledo has now won nine consecutive games and will return to the MAC championship game. Eastern Michigan struggled offensively, finishing with 255 yards compared to Toledo's 508 yards.
The Eastern Michigan Eagles (4-5, 2-3 MAC) will face off against the Toledo Rockets (8-1, 5-0) in a college football game. Toledo is favored to win, but Eastern Michigan has covered the spread as double-digit underdogs in their last three road games. Both teams have high-powered offenses, so the over 46.5 points is a good bet.
Jalen Buckley's two touchdowns and a strong defensive performance by Western Michigan helped the Broncos snap a three-game losing streak and defeat Eastern Michigan 45-21. Buckley ran for 138 yards and scored on two short runs, while the defense contributed with two safeties and a touchdown. Eastern Michigan managed to score late in the second quarter and early in the fourth, but it wasn't enough to overcome Western Michigan's dominant performance.
Kent State's attempt at a surprise onside kick to open the game against Eastern Michigan backfired when the kick was recovered by Eastern Michigan's Kendric Nowling, who returned it 44 yards for a touchdown. The Golden Flashes, with a struggling record, were hoping to catch their opponents off-guard but instead found themselves trailing 7-0 just six seconds into the game.
The Gophers secured a 25-6 victory over Eastern Michigan, improving their record to 2-0 in college football.
The Cleveland Cavaliers selected Emoni Bates, an offensive-minded wing from Eastern Michigan, with the No. 49 pick in the 2023 NBA Draft. Bates was once touted as the next Kevin Durant but had a turbulent college career that led to him leaving Memphis and trying to rebuild his reputation at Eastern Michigan.
Sidy Sow, a Quebec native who played college football at Eastern Michigan, was selected by the New England Patriots in the fourth round of the NFL draft. Sow, who started 44 games at guard for the Eagles, began his football career as a defensive lineman and played handball and Olympic weightlifting in high school. He also participated in football camps and showcases across the United States to earn a scholarship. The Patriots plan to use Sow at guard, but his experience at left tackle offers some intrigue.
Emoni Bates, a once highly prized high school basketball recruit, has declared for the NBA Draft after disappointing seasons at Memphis and Eastern Michigan. Bates was charged with two felonies in September 2022 for carrying a concealed weapon and altering ID marks, but his attorney claimed the gun did not belong to him. He was sentenced to 18 months of probation after pleading guilty to a misdemeanor gun charge. Bates will spend the next few months working out for NBA teams and answering their questions about his life on and off the court.
Emoni Bates, the No. 56 prospect in ESPN's draft rankings, has announced that he will enter the NBA draft after two seasons of college basketball. Bates, a 6-foot-10 wing, averaged 19.2 points and 5.8 rebounds in 30 games at Eastern Michigan last season. He will spend the next few months working out for NBA teams and answering their questions about his life on and off the court. Bates initially committed to play for Tom Izzo at Michigan State before signing with Memphis and later transferring to Eastern Michigan.
Emoni Bates, the former basketball phenom who played for Eastern Michigan in his hometown of Ypsilanti, has decided to enter the upcoming NBA Draft. Bates was named third-team all-Mid-American Conference and led the Eagles in scoring, rebounding, 3-pointers made, and blocks. He played in 30 games for Eastern Michigan, missing only the season opener as a suspension following his preseason arrest on gun charges. The felony charges for carrying a concealed firearm were dismissed, and he received probation. Eastern Michigan point guard Noah Farrakhan and two other players have also entered the transfer portal.
Emoni Bates, a former high school basketball prospect who drew comparisons to LeBron James and Kevin Durant, has declared for the NBA draft after spending his sophomore season at Eastern Michigan. Bates, who was once viewed as a potential No. 1 pick in the NBA draft, is now projected as a likely second-round pick. He averaged 19.2 points and 5.8 rebounds per game this season at EMU. Bates spent one season at Memphis before transferring to EMU.
The Philadelphia Eagles have hired Taver Johnson, a veteran secondary coach who most recently worked at Eastern Michigan, as their new assistant coach. Johnson has previous NFL experience with the Raiders and has also worked as a special teams coordinator at Ohio State and a defensive coordinator at Temple and Miami University.