By Daniel Bates After a brief career with the Memphis Tigers, star freshman Emoni Bates has decided to transfer. In a statement shared to On3.com, the 6-foot-9 forward gave thanks for his time at the university: I’d like to thank Coach Penny, my teammates, and the entire coaching staff at the University of Memphis for giving me the opportunity to be a Tiger. Thank you Tiger Nation for embracing me and all of you who supported our team throughout this season. With that being said, I have decided to enter the transfer portal. A former five-star recruit, Emoni Bates was the No. 1 prospect in the …