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Hughes Center High School (Cincinnati, OH)
Ht: 6-8
Wt: 225
AAU: Cleveland Basketball Club 16-under
As a freshman at Hughes, Gates averaged 13.9 points and 9.1 rebounds per game for a 12-9 team. Gates had 14 double-digit scoring games and also had double-doubles in four of his last seven games. Gates is ranked #12 in his class nationally and #1 prospect in Ohio for the 2008 class. Gates is a man child and a very physical player. Tremendous athlete who excells on the boards.
Xavier and Ohio State have already offered him and those are, at least for the time being, his top two schools. Also listing Arizona, Cincy, Clemson, Illinois, Michigan, Michigan State and Syracuse.
Profile Updated: 4/6/06