Personal

• Born March 1993, son of Dale & Karen Yates.
• Lived in the Kings School District for 7 years.
• He enjoys basketball, football, baseball & swimming in his spare time.
• Started playing basketball at age 7.
• The best basketball advice given to him was "Never Quit.”
• What impresses him the most about Coach is that he knows the game and gives encouragement.
• He most admires Cliff Bleszinski because he reminds him of himself.”
• Stan Kimbrough had the greatest influence on his athletic career.
• When he played basketball as a kid, he pretended he was his cousin, Billy.
• He would most like to meet Peter Jackson, the director of the movie, “King Kong.”
• Pre-game ritual includes drinking a bottle of water and stretching.

Favorites

• Basketball Player: Shaq O’Neal
• Athlete: Tom Brady
• Teacher: Mr. Frambes
• TV Show: Boston Legal
• Book: Hatchet
• Musical Group/Singer: Godsmack
• Foods: Peanut Butter, Cornbread Casserole, Mashed Potatoes, and Oreos.
• Midnight Snack: Honey Nut Cheerios
• Vacation Spot: San Juan Islands
• Car: Saleen