Emoni Bates First Sophomore to Win Gatorade HS POTY

[MaxPlayer]

I'm probably a little late to the party on this guy. He's been on my radar but hadn't watched much film until recently. I can't help but notice a striking stylistic resemblance to Kobe - plays free and easy most of the time, but turns on the aggression in the clutch. Out of active players, who's a good comp for this guy? Ben Simmons with a jumper?

[Kblaze8855]

This kinda makes me wonder who won it when Lebron was a sophomore. Lenny Cooke perhaps? Melo as a junior?

[MaxPlayer]

This kinda makes me wonder who won it when Lebron was a sophomore. Lenny Cooke perhaps? Melo as a junior?

Looks like it was Kelvin Torbert

https://playeroftheyear.gatorade.com/winner/kelvin-torbert/21111

[LoneyROY7]

He's a quicker KD with a worse wingspan.

Yes, he's that talented.