Tamar Bates: Undiscovered Talent - IMG Academy Basketball | Hang Time - Episode 4

Tamar Bates is a senior IMG Academy basketball student-athlete who's committed to the University of Texas. His journey to the top wasn't always in the spotlight, however. Bates, known as Scoop across the Bradenton campus, came to IMG without the large quantity of offers or media interviews that many of his teammates were used to, but he's poised to finish off his career as one of college basketball's most on-the-rise stars.

Bates, originally from Kansas City, has become acclimated to IMG's environment and has completely committed to the process. He's improving on a daily basis, earning the respect of his coaches and teammates regularly, and seeing the culmination of his efforts both on and off the court.

Check out Scoop's skills for yourself in episode 4 of Hang Time presented by Under Armour.

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