Previous School – Played at Georgia Perimeter College under Head Coach Alfred Barney during 2007-08…helped led his team to the Georgia Junior College Athletic Association Championship and National Junior College Athletic Association tournament appearance.

High School – Attended and graduated from Columbia High School in Decatur, Georgia…received Second-Team All-County honors…named Most Valuable Player during his career.

Personal – Born on March 14, 1988 in Decatur, Georgia…son of Ruby Bates…major is undecided.