Introducing: Beaumont's Finest, Wesley Yates III
Ranked the #2 shooting guard in the State of Texas and #37 on ESPN for the class of 2023, Wesley Yates III is one of Beaumont, Texas’s finest. Yates assisted in Beaumont United's back-to-back Class 5A state championship wins, and is working hard to end his high school career in a 3-Peat.
As the youngest of six, from a young age Yates aspired to be like his brothers. Wanting to do everything they did, he picked up a basketball and started from shooting around the house. After continually breaking mini hoops his dad began taking him daily to the gym to work on his skills. Not realizing what basketball could lead to, it took Yates some time to understand the importance of national rankings.
Once he found out his rank was rising, he has made it a goal to improve daily. When asked about what motivates him, Yates emphasized hard work and the Mamba Mentality, living by the late Kobe Bryant's quote of “Resting in the end, not the Middle."
"Whether it's mental or physical exercise, do something that will make you better daily [this will lead you to success]. You will already be ahead of everybody else. Everyone is not doing this." - Wesley Yates III
With his impressive record, it was no surprise that Yates received plenty of D1 offers. After taking official visits from schools like the University of Houston, Stanford, Georgetown, and many more, Yates signs to the University of Washington. This commitment is monumental for Coach Mike Hopkins. The family aspect and transparency attracted Yates to the Huskies. "I'll miss the Texas weather," he says, "but I know their organization will be able to develop me into the player I need to be."
This is not the end but only the beginning of a promising career. In the future, Yates hopes to offer his community youth mentorships. Giving confidence to every kid who crosses his path, and reminding them that "no matter where they are from, it's possible."
The Premiumgoods family continues to cheer on Yates and sends support to the BU organization.
With Love, from 713 to the 409.
