4 days ago · Antonio Gates has been elected to the Pro Football Hall of Fame's Class of 2025, becoming the second Kent State alumnus to earn football's highest honor, joining linebacker Jack Lambert who was enshrined in 1990.

4 days ago · Story Links. NEW ORLEANS, La. – Kent State Men's Basketball alumnus Antonio Gates has been named an inductee of the 2025 Pro Football Hall of Fame Class.The class was revealed during the NFL Honors Ceremony on Thursday night. "What an honor it is to be able to celebrate Antonio's induction into the Pro Football Hall of Fame.", said Kent State Vice President and Director of Intercollegiate ...

3 days ago · CANTON, Ohio (WJW) – Antonio Gates has been elected to the Pro Football Hall of Fame’s Class of 2025, becoming the second Kent State alumnus to receive the honor. Gates was a basketball star ...

2 days ago · KENT — A former Kent State basketball star is headed to the Pro Football Hall of Fame. The NFL announced the 2025 Hall of Fame class Thursday night, and retired tight-end Antonio Gates was among ...

Under a new head coach, Gates increased his scoring average to 20.6 points per game as a senior in 2002-03 — ranking top 30 in the country. He also averaged 7.7 rebounds, 4.1 assists, and 1.5 ...

Jan 15, 2025 · NEW ORLEANS, La. – Kent State Men's Basketball alumnus Antonio Gates has been named an inductee of the 2025 Pro Football Hall of Fame Class.The class was revealed during the NFL Honors Ceremony on Thursday night. "What an honor it is to be able to celebrate Antonio's induction into the Pro Football Hall of Fame.", said Kent State Vice President and Director of Intercollegiate Athletics ...

Jan 2, 2025 · Antonio Gates’ journey from Kent State basketball standout to NFL greatness has moved one step closer to football immortality. The former Golden Flash has been named one of 15 finalists for the Pro Football Hall of Fame’s Class of 2025, while his fellow Kent State alumnus James Harrison did not advance from the semifinalist round.

As a senior, Gates led Kent State to the Elite Eight round of the NCAA Tournament and earned honorable mention All-American status, averaging 20.6 points, 7.7 rebounds and 4.1 assists per game. When pro basketball options appeared limited and with a love for football unfulfilled, Gates worked out for several NFL teams.

3 days ago · Gates transferred to Kent State after Nick Saban, then the football coach at Michigan State, discouraged him from playing both sports for the Spartans. Gates helped the Golden Flashes reach the ...

In the tournament, he gave crucial performances that helped Kent State reach the Elite Eight as a 10 seed by upsetting 7 seed Oklahoma State (69–61), 2 seed Alabama (71–58) and 3 seed Pittsburgh (78–73).