.jpg/250px-Kaiser_Gates_12_Joventut_Badalona_EuroCup_20241022_(1).jpg){kind=small}
.jpg/1333px-Kaiser_Gates_12_Joventut_Badalona_EuroCup_20241022_(1).jpg)
Community hub
0 subscribers8 pages, 0 posts
Recent from talks
All channels
Be the first to start a discussion here.
Be the first to start a discussion here.
Be the first to start a discussion here.
Be the first to start a discussion here.
Contribute something
Welcome to the community hub built to collect knowledge and have discussions related to Kaiser Gates.
Nothing was collected or created yet.
Kaiser Gates
View on Wikipediafrom Wikipedia
Kaiser Evan Bray-Gates (born November 8, 1996) is an American professional basketball player for UCAM Murcia of the Liga ACB. He played college basketball for the Xavier Musketeers.
Key Information
.jpg)
High school career
[edit]Gates attended St. Francis High School. Alongside teammate Kobi Simmons and Malik Beasley, he led the team to two, back to back, state titles. Gates finished with more than 1,200 points and is the school's all-time leading rebounder. He was regarded as three-star recruit and the 10th best player in Georgia by 247 sports and selected Xavier over offers from Texas Tech, Vanderbilt, Florida State, Georgia and Missouri.[1]
College career
[edit]Gates posted 3.2 points and 2.6 rebounds per game as a freshman. He missed the first five games of his sophomore season with a knee injury.[2] As a sophomore, Gates averaged 5.8 points and 4.1 rebounds per game and played an important role in Xavier's run to the Elite Eight.[3] In a win over Florida State in the Round of 32, he contributed 14 points, five rebounds and two assists.[1] Gates averaged 7.2 points and 4.6 rebounds per game as a junior. He was a strong defender and shooter, hitting 37.8 percent of his three-point attempts.[4] Gates started 22 games as a junior, with most coming in the first half of the season. After the season, Gates declared for the NBA draft and hired an agent, thus forgoing his senior season at Xavier. He finished his career with 533 points.[5]
Professional career
[edit]After going undrafted in the 2018 NBA draft, Gates signed with the Chicago Bulls for NBA Summer League play. He averaged 6.7 points and 1.7 rebounds per game in three games. Gates signed a training camp contract with the Bulls on September 14, 2018.[6] He was waived by the Bulls on October 12, 2018.[7] Gates was added to the training camp roster of the Bulls' G League affiliate, the Windy City Bulls.[8] On October 18, 2019, the Celtics waived Gates.[9] Gates played in all 50 of Windy City's games, averaging 12.7 points and 6.5 rebounds per game.
On September 12, 2019, his returning rights were traded to the Maine Red Claws for the #4 overall pick in the 2019 G League draft.[10] On January 9, 2020, Gates finished with 24 points and 10 rebounds and made a buzzer-beating game-winning layup in a 120–118 triple overtime win over the Capital City Go-Go.[11]
On December 16, 2020, Gates was signed by the Brooklyn Nets,[12] and was then waived the next day.[13] On January 27, 2021, Gates was included in the roster of the Long Island Nets.[14] In 12 games, Gates averaged 9 points and 5.7 rebounds per game.[15]
On September 8, 2021, Gates signed with Hapoel Jerusalem B.C. of the Israeli Basketball Premier League.[15]
On November 4, 2022, Gates was named to the opening night roster for the Long Island Nets.[16]
On September 30, 2023, Gates signed a two-way contract with the New Orleans Pelicans,[17] but was waived on November 3.[18]
On November 12, 2023, Gates rejoined the Long Island Nets.[19]
On July 26, 2024, Gates signed with Joventut Badalona of the Liga ACB.[20]
On January 20, 2025, Gates signed with UCAM Murcia of the Liga ACB until the end of the 2024-25 season, with a one-year extension option.[21]
Career statistics
[edit]| GP | Games played | GS | Games started | MPG | Minutes per game |
| FG% | Field goal percentage | 3P% | 3-point field goal percentage | FT% | Free throw percentage |
| RPG | Rebounds per game | APG | Assists per game | SPG | Steals per game |
| BPG | Blocks per game | PPG | Points per game | Bold | Career high |
NBA
[edit]| Year | Team | GP | GS | MPG | FG% | 3P% | FT% | RPG | APG | SPG | BPG | PPG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023–24 | New Orleans | 1 | 0 | 7.4 | .000 | .000 | — | 1.0 | .0 | .0 | .0 | .0 |
| Career | 1 | 0 | 7.4 | .000 | .000 | — | 1.0 | .0 | .0 | .0 | .0 | |
References
[edit]- ^ a b Northam, Mitchell (March 22, 2017). "Alpharetta's Simmons and Gates will battle in Sweet 16". Atlanta Journal-Constitution. Retrieved October 5, 2018.
- ^ Russell, Shannon (November 25, 2016). "Star forward Kaiser Gates returns to Xavier University basketball". WCPO. Retrieved October 5, 2018.
- ^ Northam, Mitchell (October 16, 2017). "These former N. Fulton stars will be playing D1 hoops this year". Atlanta Journal-Constitution. Retrieved October 5, 2018.
- ^ Phillips, Scott (May 5, 2018). "Xavier's Kaiser Gates hires an agent, staying in 2018 NBA Draft". NBC Sports. Retrieved October 5, 2018.
- ^ Brennan, Patrick (May 8, 2018). "Analysis: What Kaiser Gates' XU departure means for the Musketeers". Cincinnati Enquirer. Retrieved October 5, 2018.
- ^ Clark, Dave (September 14, 2018). "Report: Xavier's Kaiser Gates agrees to training-camp deal with Chicago Bulls". Cincinnati Enquirer. Retrieved October 5, 2018.
- ^ "Bulls waive four players". NBA.com. October 12, 2018. Retrieved October 16, 2018.
- ^ "WINDY CITY BULLS RELEASE 2018–19 TRAINING CAMP ROSTER". NBA.com. October 21, 2018. Retrieved October 22, 2018.
- ^ "Celtics Release Kaiser Gates".
- ^ "Red Claws Acquire Rights To Kaiser Gates". NBA.com. September 12, 2019. Archived from the original on September 9, 2021. Retrieved November 3, 2019.
- ^ Clark, Dave (January 10, 2020). "Kaiser Gates, former Xavier player, beats buzzer for G League's Maine Red Claws". Cincinnati Enquirer. Retrieved January 10, 2020.
- ^ "Brooklyn Nets Sign Elie Okobo and Kaiser Gates". NBA.com. December 16, 2020. Retrieved December 17, 2020.
- ^ "Brooklyn Nets Waive Kaiser Gates". NBA.com. December 17, 2020. Retrieved December 17, 2020.
- ^ "Long Island Nets Announce 2021 Roster". NBA.com. January 27, 2021. Retrieved January 27, 2021.
- ^ a b "Kaiser Gates joins Hapoel Jerusalem". Sportando. September 9, 2021. Retrieved September 9, 2021.
- ^ "Long Island Nets Complete 2022-23 Roster". OurSportsCentral.com. November 4, 2022. Retrieved November 4, 2022.
- ^ "Pelicans sign six players". NBA.com. September 30, 2023. Retrieved October 1, 2023.
- ^ "Pelicans sign Jeremiah Robinson-Earl". NBA.com. November 3, 2023. Retrieved November 3, 2023.
- ^ NetsDaily [@NetsDaily] (November 12, 2023). "The 6'7" SF Kaiser Gates who's played last two years for Long Island Nets and was cut by the Pelicans two weeks ago is back on the Island, signing with Nets affiliate who had a roster opening. Per Hoopshype's Alberto de Roa" (Tweet). Retrieved November 12, 2023 – via Twitter.
- ^ "Kaiser Gates: un aler pivot polivalent amb molt bon tir". Penya.com (in Catalan). July 26, 2024. Retrieved July 26, 2024.
- ^ "Kaiser Gates se incorpora al UCAM Murcia CB". ucamdeportes.com (in Spanish). January 20, 2025. Retrieved January 21, 2025.
External links
[edit]- Career statistics from NBA.com · Basketball Reference
- Xavier Musketeers bio
- NBA G League statistics at Basketball-Reference.com
Kaiser Gates
View on Grokipediafrom Grokipedia
Early years
Early life
Kaiser Evan Bray-Gates was born on November 8, 1996, in Atlanta, Georgia.[3][12] His parents are David Gates, an A&R executive at Rowdy Records who signed For Real to the label, and Necie Gates, a former member of the R&B group For Real, which achieved success in the mid-1990s with hits on the Billboard charts and contributions to soundtracks like Whitney Houston's Waiting to Exhale.[13] He has two siblings, Zoryn and Kaz.[14] The family resided in Atlanta during this period, where Necie paused her music career to focus on raising her children and supporting their pursuits.[13] Gates developed an early interest in basketball within this supportive family environment, with his parents encouraging his dreams in sports alongside other interests like music.[13] Growing up in Georgia, he began participating in local youth basketball activities that helped foster his athletic development prior to organized high school competition. He later transitioned to St. Francis School in Alpharetta for his high school education.[3] As a young athlete, Gates showed promising physical attributes, including significant height that positioned him as a forward, building on his early experiences in Atlanta's basketball scene.[15]High school career
Gates attended St. Francis School in Alpharetta, Georgia, from 2011 to 2015, where he played basketball for the Knights and helped lead the team to two consecutive Georgia Class A Private state championships in 2014 and 2015.[6][16] Over his high school career, he amassed more than 1,200 points and established himself as the school's all-time leading rebounder, showcasing his versatility as a forward.[16] In his senior season, Gates contributed significantly to the team's 29-5 record, including strong performances in the state tournament that secured the 2015 title.[6] Rated as a three-star recruit by major scouting services, Gates drew interest from several college programs, receiving scholarship offers from Missouri, Wake Forest, and others before committing to Xavier University on October 16, 2014.[17][16]College career
Freshman season
Gates arrived at Xavier University as part of the Class of 2015, having committed to the Musketeers after a recruitment process that highlighted his versatility as a 6-foot-8 forward from St. Francis High School in Alpharetta, Georgia.[18] During the 2015–16 season, Gates played the role of a reserve forward for the Xavier Musketeers, appearing in 30 of the team's 34 games without recording a start. Limited to an average of 10.4 minutes per game off the bench, he contributed 3.2 points and 2.6 rebounds per contest while shooting 43.3% from the field, 33.3% from three-point range, and 56.8% from the free-throw line.[6][5] His scoring output included three double-digit performances, with a freshman career-high of 11 points—eight in the second half—against DePaul on January 12, 2016, helping Xavier secure an 84-64 victory and improve to 15-1.[19] Gates made his collegiate debut on November 13, 2015, against Miami (OH) in the season opener, logging 11 minutes and scoring 1 point in an 81-72 win.[20] He registered his first collegiate points in a later game during the season. As a bench contributor, Gates provided frontcourt depth for a Musketeers squad that finished 28-6 overall and 14-4 in Big East play, earning a No. 2 seed in the NCAA Tournament and advancing to the Elite Eight before a loss to Wisconsin.[21] Physically adjusting to the rigors of college basketball, Gates returned home after the season having grown an inch and gained nearly 30 pounds, bolstering his frame for future development.[22]Sophomore season
During his sophomore season in 2016–17, Kaiser Gates transitioned from a limited bench role as a freshman to a more prominent contributor off the bench for the Xavier Musketeers, averaging 21.0 minutes per game across 33 appearances with four starts.[5] He posted career highs in scoring and rebounding, averaging 5.8 points and 4.0 rebounds per game, including 1.1 offensive rebounds, while providing defensive support with 0.5 steals and 0.2 blocks per contest.[5] This marked a notable development from his freshman year, where he averaged just 10.4 minutes, 3.2 points, and 2.6 rebounds.[5] Gates showed improved shooting efficiency, particularly from beyond the arc, connecting on 33.9% of his 118 three-point attempts (40 makes), up slightly from 33.3% as a freshman, while overall field goal percentage stood at 38.7%.[5] His rebounding surged late in the season, averaging 7.6 rebounds per game over the final eight contests, highlighted by a career-high 10 rebounds against DePaul on February 8, 2017.[23] Defensively, Gates contributed to Xavier's efforts with 0.5 steals and 0.2 blocks per game.[5] In the context of the team, the Musketeers finished 9–9 in Big East Conference play to secure seventh place, advancing to the conference tournament semifinals after victories over DePaul and Butler before a loss to Villanova.[24] Xavier earned an at-large bid as an 11th seed in the NCAA Tournament, defeating sixth-seeded Maryland in the first round before falling to third-seeded Wisconsin in the second round, concluding the season at 24–14 overall; Gates appeared in all tournament games, providing bench scoring and rebounding.[24]Junior season
In his junior season during the 2017–18 campaign, Gates served as a key reserve forward for the Xavier Musketeers, appearing in all 34 games with 18 starts while averaging 23.8 minutes per contest. He posted career highs with averages of 7.2 points and 4.6 rebounds per game, shooting 41.3% from the field and an efficient 37.8% from three-point range (54-of-143). These figures marked a progression from his prior years, highlighting improved shooting and rebounding efficiency as he contributed to Xavier's 25–5 regular-season record and Big East regular-season championship.[5] Gates played a supporting role in Xavier's successful postseason, helping the team secure a No. 1 seed in the NCAA Tournament after winning the Big East Tournament. Although his scoring was modest in tournament play—tallying 5 points and 2 rebounds in the first-round victory over Texas Southern and 5 points with 1 assist in the second-round loss to Florida State—he provided consistent perimeter shooting and energy off the bench during the Musketeers' run to the Round of 32. One of his standout performances came in the Big East Tournament quarterfinals, where he erupted for 16 points on 6-of-7 shooting, including 4-of-5 from beyond the arc, in an 88–60 rout of St. John's that propelled Xavier forward.[5][25][26][27] Over his three college seasons at Xavier, Gates appeared in 97 games and accumulated 533 total points, underscoring his development from a freshman role player to a reliable contributor. Following the conclusion of the season, Gates declared for the 2018 NBA Draft as an early entry candidate, hiring an agent on May 5, 2018, and forgoing his senior year of eligibility. This decision ended his collegiate career, during which he helped Xavier reach three consecutive NCAA Tournaments.[5][28][29]Professional career
G League career
After going undrafted in the 2018 NBA draft, Gates transitioned to professional basketball by joining the Windy City Bulls, the Chicago Bulls' NBA G League affiliate, for the 2018–19 season.[2] In 50 games, primarily off the bench with nine starts, he averaged 12.7 points, 6.4 rebounds, and 1.9 assists per game while shooting 37.5 percent from three-point range, showcasing his perimeter shooting as a 6-foot-8 forward.[8] In the 2019–20 season, Gates' playing rights were acquired by the Maine Red Claws, the Boston Celtics' G League team, where he became a full-time starter in all 36 appearances before the season was suspended due to the COVID-19 pandemic.[2] He posted averages of 12.2 points, 7.3 rebounds, and 1.9 assists per game, including a notable triple-overtime victory on January 9, 2020, where he recorded 24 points and 10 rebounds capped by a buzzer-beating layup. Gates then moved to the Long Island Nets, the Brooklyn Nets' affiliate, for a brief 2020–21 stint, appearing in 12 games with averages of 9.1 points and 5.2 rebounds.[8] Gates rejoined the Long Island Nets for the 2022–23 season, starting 13 of 24 games and elevating his scoring to 14.0 points per game while leading the G League in three-point percentage at 55.4 percent.[8] His standout performance came on March 1, 2023, against the Delaware Blue Coats, where he scored a career-high 30 points on 10-of-12 shooting, grabbed 11 rebounds, and achieved a career-best efficiency rating of 40.[30] In 2023–24, he continued with the Nets, starting 24 of 32 games and averaging 11.6 points and 5.1 rebounds, solidifying his role as a versatile forward.[8] Across five G League seasons, Gates appeared in 154 regular-season games, averaging 12.2 points, 6.2 rebounds, and 1.8 assists, with a career 397 three-pointers made that ranks among the league's historical leaders.[8] His consistent production and elite shooting efficiency highlighted his development as a professional prospect.[31]NBA career
Gates signed a two-way contract with the New Orleans Pelicans on September 30, 2023, ahead of the 2023–24 NBA season.[32] He participated in the team's training camp, where he contributed during practices and preseason preparations.[33] Gates made his NBA debut on October 30, 2023, against the Golden State Warriors, entering as a substitute in the fourth quarter.[34] In that single regular-season appearance, he played 7 minutes, recording 1 rebound but scoring 0 points on 0-of-4 field goal shooting, including 0-of-2 from three-point range.[3] The Pelicans waived Gates on November 3, 2023, ending his brief stint on the active roster.International career
Gates began his professional international career in September 2021, signing with Hapoel Jerusalem of the Israeli Basketball Premier League. During the 2021–22 season, he appeared in 13 games for the team, averaging 3.9 points, 3.0 rebounds, and 0.9 assists in 20.4 minutes per game, while shooting 50% from two-point range but struggling at 23.1% from three-point range.[35] Notable performances included a 12-point, 7-rebound effort against Maccabi Tel-Aviv in Round 3 and 11 points with 3-of-6 three-point shooting versus Bnei Herzliya in Round 6.[35] Hapoel Jerusalem finished the regular season with a 15–7 record in the Ligat Winner, advancing to the playoffs where they were eliminated in the quarterfinals.[36] After brief stints in the NBA G League and an appearance with the New Orleans Pelicans, Gates transitioned to European basketball, signing a one-year contract with Joventut Badalona of Spain's Liga ACB on July 26, 2024.[37] In the 2024–25 season, he contributed across both the Liga ACB and BKT EuroCup, averaging 11.7 points and 6.6 rebounds in 7 ACB games at 28.4 minutes per outing, with efficient shooting of 51.9% from the field and 48.5% from three-point range.[38] In 12 EuroCup appearances, Gates posted 7.7 points, 3.7 rebounds, and 0.8 assists in 22.8 minutes, converting 35.4% of his three-point attempts.[10] His role emphasized perimeter shooting and rebounding for a Joventut team that competed in the EuroCup Top 16 and maintained a mid-table position in the ACB standings before his departure.[39] Gates joined UCAM Murcia of the Liga ACB on January 20, 2025, for the remainder of the 2024–25 season with a one-year extension option for 2025–26.[10] In 15 ACB games with Murcia during the 2024-25 season, he averaged 10.6 points and 4.5 rebounds in 25.6 minutes per game.[15] He also appeared in 6 Basketball Champions League (BCL) games, averaging 9.7 points, 6.3 rebounds, and 0.3 assists. Gates re-signed with UCAM Murcia in June 2025 for the 2025-26 season.[11] As of November 2025, early in the 2025–26 campaign, he continues to serve as a key forward, providing scoring and rebounding in both the ACB and BCL, where UCAM Murcia is competing in the group stage.[40]Career statistics
G League
Kaiser Gates entered the NBA G League in the 2018–19 season, signing with the Windy City Bulls, the Chicago Bulls' affiliate, where he established himself as a versatile forward known for his three-point shooting.[8] Over the next several seasons, he played for the Maine Red Claws (Boston Celtics' affiliate) in 2019–20 and the Long Island Nets (Brooklyn Nets' affiliate) from 2020–21 onward, contributing as a key rotational player with consistent scoring and rebounding.[8] His G League tenure spanned five seasons, during which he appeared in 154 regular-season games, averaging 12.2 points, 6.2 rebounds, and 1.7 assists per game while shooting 40.5% from three-point range.[8] Gates' regular-season performance varied by team and season, with notable improvements in shooting efficiency during his time with the Long Island Nets. In 2018–19 with the Windy City Bulls, he averaged 12.7 points and 6.4 rebounds over 50 games.[8] His 2019–20 season with the Maine Red Claws saw him post 12.2 points and a career-high 7.3 rebounds in 36 games before the season was suspended due to the COVID-19 pandemic.[8] Returning in 2020–21 with the Long Island Nets, he played 12 games averaging 9.1 points, then rebounded in 2022–23 with 14.0 points and a league-leading 55.4% three-point shooting rate over 24 games.[8] In 2023–24, he maintained solid production at 11.6 points and 5.1 rebounds in 32 games for the Nets.[8] The following table summarizes Gates' regular-season per-game averages by season:| Season | Team | GP | MPG | PPG | RPG | APG | FG% | 3P% | FT% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2018–19 | Windy City Bulls | 50 | 26.0 | 12.7 | 6.4 | 1.9 | .408 | .375 | .786 |
| 2019–20 | Maine Red Claws | 36 | 32.6 | 12.2 | 7.3 | 1.9 | .402 | .331 | .694 |
| 2020–21 | Long Island Nets | 12 | 26.8 | 9.1 | 5.2 | 1.1 | .409 | .356 | 1.000 |
| 2022–23 | Long Island Nets | 24 | 23.2 | 14.0 | 6.0 | 1.6 | .532 | .554 | .704 |
| 2023–24 | Long Island Nets | 32 | 26.3 | 11.6 | 5.1 | 1.7 | .438 | .396 | .857 |
| Season | Team | GP | MPG | PPG | RPG | APG | FG% | 3P% | FT% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2018–19 | Windy City Bulls | 1 | 31.0 | 6.0 | 3.0 | 1.0 | .167 | .200 | N/A |
| 2022–23 | Long Island Nets | 2 | 28.5 | 13.0 | 7.0 | 0.5 | .444 | .429 | 1.000 |
| 2023–24 | Long Island Nets | 2 | 36.0 | 15.0 | 6.0 | 1.5 | .414 | .200 | 1.000 |
NBA
Kaiser Gates made his NBA debut with the New Orleans Pelicans during the 2023–24 season, appearing in a single regular-season game on October 30, 2023, against the Golden State Warriors.[3] In 7.0 minutes of play, he recorded 0 points on 0-of-4 field goal shooting (0-of-2 from three-point range), grabbed 1 rebound (1 defensive), and did not record any assists, steals, blocks, turnovers, or personal fouls.[3] Gates' advanced metrics from that lone appearance reflected his limited role, with a player efficiency rating (PER) of -19.9 and a plus/minus of -12.5 per 100 possessions.[3] He did not appear in any playoff games during the season.[3] Over his brief NBA career to date, Gates has played in 1 game, averaging 7.0 minutes, 0.0 points, 1.0 rebound, and 0.0 assists, with career totals matching those figures from his single outing.[3]International leagues
Gates began his international professional career with Hapoel Jerusalem of the Israeli Winner League during the 2020–21 season. Appearing in 12 games, he averaged 21.6 minutes per game, contributing 4.2 points, 3.3 rebounds, and 0.8 assists while shooting 32.2% from the field and 23.1% from three-point range.[36] His role was primarily as a rotational forward, providing spacing and defensive effort in limited minutes.| Season | Team | League | GP | MPG | PPG | RPG | APG | FG% | 3P% | FT% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020–21 | Hapoel Jerusalem | Israeli Winner League | 12 | 21.6 | 4.2 | 3.3 | 0.8 | .322 | .231 | .750 |
| Season | Team | League | GP | MPG | PPG | RPG | APG | FG% | 3P% | FT% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024–25 | Joventut Badalona | Liga ACB | 7 | 28.4 | 11.7 | 6.6 | 0.7 | .519 | .485 | 1.000 |
| 2024–25 | Joventut Badalona | EuroCup | 12 | 22.8 | 7.7 | 3.7 | 0.8 | .425 | .354 | .929 |
| Season | Team | League | GP | MPG | PPG | RPG | APG | FG% | 3P% | FT% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024–25 | UCAM Murcia | Liga ACB | 15 | 25.6 | 10.6 | 4.2 | 0.9 | .355 (2PT) | .414 | .737 |
| 2025–26 | UCAM Murcia | Liga ACB | 4 | 21.0 | 10.3 | 4.3 | 0.3 | N/A | .500 | N/A |