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Saturday will be a special day at Eastern Michigan University. A legendary former basketball coach will be honored in a special ceremony ahead of the start of the EMU men’s basketball game. The basketball floor at the George Gervin GameAbove Center will become officially known as “Ben Braun Court." WEMU’s David Fair caught up with Coach Braun to look ahead to a most special day and reflect on a lifetime of building relationships and molding the lives of young men.

A statue of George Gervin, the greatest basketball player in Eastern Michigan history, was unveiled outside of the arena that bears his name Thursday in Ypsilanti. WEMU's Josh Hakala reports.

The career of NBA Hall of Famer George Gervin, better known as "The Iceman," is nothing short of legendary. He lit up the court for Eastern Michigan University and played alongside such icons as Julius Erving and Michael Jordan. On Thursday, the venue that carries his name, the EMU George Gervin GameAbove Center, will unveil a new statue of Gervin in honor of his contributions to the game and to his community. Gervin looks back on his many accomplishments in a conversation with WEMU's Josh Hakala.

Ypsilanti native Emoni Bates has made it official: The Eastern Michigan men’s basketball star will enter the NBA Draft. WEMU's Josh Hakala reports.

After high hopes and national attention before the season began, Washtenaw County will not have any teams representing at the NCAA men’s basketball tournament. WEMU's Josh Hakala reports.

The Eastern Michigan men’s basketball team kicks off conference play at home tonight against Bowling Green State University. Despite getting national attention with the addition of Emoni Bates during the offseason, the team has just a 3-10 record. WEMU's Josh Hakala reports.

Eastern Michigan basketball star Emoni Bates formalized his plea agreement with the Washtenaw County Prosecutor’s Office. WEMU’s Josh Hakala has the latest.

Eastern Michigan basketball star Emoni Bates has reached a plea agreement with the Washtenaw County Prosecutor’s Office. WEMU's Josh Hakala has the latest.

Emoni Bates is a former national basketball player of the year out of Ypsilanti Community High School. Now, he's in the news for something entirely different. As WEMU's Josh Hakala reports, Bates on Thursday pled not guilty to possessing a concealed weapon and for altering the identity of a firearm.

Emoni Bates, Eastern Michigan University’s prized basketball recruit, was arrested over the weekend. WEMU's Josh Hakala has more.