Lincoln University of Missouri Athletics

Gaters began his collegiate career at Northern Illinois where he red-shirted during the 2006-07 season. Gaters spent the 2008-09 season playing for Triton College... In 33 games, Gaters averaged 3.8 points per game, 4.3 rebounds per game, while shooting over 41 percent (41.3) from the floor. Played at Marshall High School where he helped lead the team to a third-place finish in the IHSA Class AA State Championships as a senior, he also served as a team co-captain...finished the tournament as the leading rebounder...grabbed 13 rebounds in the semifinals against eventual State Champion, Simeon...averaged 8.3 points and 10.3 rebounds during regular season of his senior year for the Commandoes. Son of Charles Smith and Bridget Gaters. Majoring in sports broadcasting/communications or criminal justice. Best player ever faced: Shannon Brown.