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Michael Kates (
@Mkates2024
) is one of the best basketball players in the area. He's named after a family member, one he's never met. North's Michael Kates died suddenly in 1990, dropped on a court playing pickup at 17. The legacy lives on..
Watch enough basketball and you’ll see some ridiculous performances like the one I’m watching now. Michael Kates from
@BuddyBuckets_KS
went 7/7 from 3 in the 1st half including a buzzer beater to end the half, and just hit a pull-up 3 on the 1st Poss. Of 2nd half. 8/8 from deep.
Michael Kates's three-pointer with less than 30 seconds left in the game gave Maize South a hard-fought 51-49 victory over Andover Central in a top 5 battle. Kates finished with 17, as the Mavericks won despite a 21 point game from Kobe Smith.
@Mkates2024
also finishes his Maize South career having the 2nd most assists ever in a single season (114) & 3rd most in a career (194)!! Michael makes everyone around him better, & he is going to be a GREAT addition to a college team next year!! 💪💪🏀🏀🤘🤘
‘24 Michael Kates had a great weekend in OKC. Serious shooting threat from deep who can also put it on the floor and score inside. Effective in transition as well.
@Mkates2024
@BuddyBuckets_KS
Last weekend was the first time I got to sit down and watch Michael Kates. It won’t be the last time. He’s got great energy and an awesome first step. Looks to make the right play no matter if it’s pass or shoot.
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Congratulations to
@Mkates2024
on being named All-League 2nd Team by the AVCTL-1 Coaches! Michael was a knock-down shooter, making 46 3's on the season at a 36% clip! He was also our 2nd leading scorer & 2nd in assists. The future is bright! Proud of you Michael! 💪💪🤘🤘🏀🏀
What a play by '24 Michael Kates who beats the full court double team pressure by himself with his tight handle and foot speed then finds '24 Jeron Askren who capitalizes on the open 3!
@Mkates2024
@JAskren6
@MaverickBuckets
After a lot of thought and consideration, I am excited to announce that I will be continuing my academic and athletic career at Butler Community College ! I want to thank my coaches, teammates, friends and most importantly my family.
#JUCOPRODUCT
@CoachBVignery
@RobMessinger
After a great talk with the coaching staff, I am happy to announce that I have received an offer from Coffeyville Community College!
@CoffeyvilleMBB
@CoachHerk
@BraedenP_3
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@Mkates2024
hit a 3 over a diving defender with 22 seconds remaining as Maize South beat Andover Central, 51-49, in a top five thriller that lived up to the billing.
STORY:
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Our last 2 original players from the 2nd grade ..
@Mkates2024
@wessedison
...they toughed it out and are reaping the rewards coming their way....sometimes you just have to water the grass you're already standing on!!! BUDDY BUCKETS 16U-KS!!
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