Head Coach

Tony Bates

Contact: abates99@govst.edu

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About Governors State University Basketball

Governors State University competes in NAIA men's basketball as a member of the Chicagoland Collegiate Athletic Conference. The program is currently led by head coach Tony Bates. Like all NAIA programs, Governors State University recruits players who demonstrate high-level film, strong academics, and proven exposure at competitive events.

Getting recruited at this level requires more than raw talent — coaches need to see your film at the right moment, your eligibility paperwork must be in order, and your tournament exposure has to match the standard the program is recruiting to.

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