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College Basketball 2022-23 Countdown: No. 13 Indiana

The Hoosiers are experienced and great up front with Trayce Jackson-Davis, good for a No. 13 preseason ranking from John Fanta.

SEPTEMBER 26, 2022 • FOX SPORTS

College Basketball 2022-23 Countdown: No. 13 Indiana

Tamar Bates Enters Sophomore Year With Newfound Purpose, Motivation Indiana guard Tamar Bates withstood the loss of a close family member during his freshman season as he navigated life as a Big Ten basketbal...

AUGUST 6, 2022 • SACBEE.COM

Back in the fold Saturday Bates (suspension) will be available for Saturday's game against Michigan State, Zach Osterman of The Indianapolis Star reports.

Impact Bates should return to his normal role working in off the bench in the backcourt. All five Hooisers who were suspended for last Tuesday's game against Northwester will be available.

FEBRUARY 10, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Out for game Tuesday Bates (disciplinary reasons) will not play Tuesday, Dustin Dopirak of The Indianapolis Star reports.

Impact Bates is one of the several Hoosier players who will not play Tuesday for disciplinary reasons. The freshman guard will miss his second contest of the season, and it's unclear if he'll miss additional games. Bates is averaging 4.0 points and 1.1 rebounds in 15.2 minutes off the bench.

FEBRUARY 8, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Plays 15 minutes in return Bates (personal) had two points (1-2 FG, 0-1 3Pt), two rebounds and two assists over 15 minutes during Wednesday's 79-61 win over Northern Kentucky.

Impact Bates missed just one game for a personal matter but is back in the fold for the Hoosiers and should remain a consistent member of the rotation moving forward. The freshman is averaging 6.5 points and 1.5 rebounds over 20.0 minutes per game following Wednesday's effort.

DECEMBER 23, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Returning Wednesday Bates (personal) will be available for Wednesday's game against Northern Kentucky, Dustin Dopirak of The Indianapolis Star reports.

Impact Bates did not play in last week's game against Notre Dame as he returned to home to attend a funeral. Bates will likely continue his solid contribution off the bench in this one. He is averaging 6.7 points and 1.5 rebounds in 20.5 minutes per contest.

DECEMBER 22, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Unavailable Saturday Bates had a death in the family and is home for the funeral and won't be available for Saturday's game against Notre Dame, Dustin Dopirak of The Indianapolis Star reports.

Impact Bates has been a steady contributor off the bench for first-year head coach Mike Woodson, averaging 6.7 points and 1.5 rebounds in 20.5 minutes per game. The 6-5 freshman will likely only need to miss one game and should be back with the team in time for Wednesday's meeting against Northern Kentucky.

DECEMBER 18, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Scores 13 off bench Bates registered 13 points (4-9 FG, 3-7 3Pt, 2-2 FT) in 24 minutes during Saturday's 68-55 victory over Nebraska.

Impact Bates was limited to single figures in the scoring column in each of the last three contests, but he logged a season-high 13 points in Saturday's victory. Although he's come off the bench in each of the first eight games of the season, he's played at least 24 minutes in five of his last six appearances.

DECEMBER 5, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Expected to play Tuesday Bates (undisclosed) is expected to play in Tuesday's game against Eastern Michigan, Inside the Hall reports.

Impact Bates will indeed play in the season opener. The guard was previously dealing with an injury leading up to Tuesday, but coach Mike Woodson ultimately has given him the green light.

NOVEMBER 9, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Taking part in warmups Bates (undisclosed) is participating in warmups ahead of Tuesday's season opener versus Eastern Michigan, Mike Schumann of The Daily Hoosier reports.

Impact Bates was reportedly managing an injury leading up to the opener but appears to be in decent shape to take part based on warmups. Even if that's the case, Bates would likely appear off the bench in his first action as a Hoosier.

NOVEMBER 9, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Managing injury Head coach Mike Woodson said that Bates is dealing with an injury, Zach Osterman of The Indianapolis Star reports.

Impact Coach Woodson did not specify the nature of the injury, but did say that Bates has been able to do some practice recently. The freshman guard should be considered questionable to go for the season-opener on Tuesday against Eastern Michigan.

NOVEMBER 8, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

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NOVEMBER 5, 2021 • 247SPORTS.COM