Jeremy Fears Jr. - College Basketball News & Rumors

MSU Basketball Facing Harsh Roster Realities Heading Into 2026 The Spartans were able to get to the Sweet Sixteen last year under the leadership of Jeremy Fears Jr., Jaxon Kohler, and Carson Cooper, but...

JULY 6 • SI.COM

Why Return of Fears Should Have MSU Thinking Big Getting Jeremy Fears Jr. back for another year is the type of thing that can take MSU over the top.

MAY 29 • SI.COM

Jeremy Fears Jr. Withdraws from NBA Draft, Will Return to MSU The Spartans' star point guard is coming back to Michigan State for his redshirt junior season.

MAY 28 • SI.COM

Returning to MSU Fears has withdrawn his name from the 2026 NBA Draft and will return to Michigan State for the 2026-27 season, Jon Rothstein of CBS Sports reports.

Impact Fears has All-American potential for the 2026-27 season, in which he figures to be one of the nation's best playmakers. Fears could've been a second-round pick in the 2026 NBA Draft, but he opted to return to East Lansing. He averaged 15.2 points, 2.4 rebounds and 9.4 assists per game in 2025-26 and could easily average a double-double in 2026-27 if he stays healthy.

MAY 27 • ROTOWIRE

Where MSU's Jeremy Fears Jr. Turns After All-American Season Here's what may be next for the Spartans' star point guard after a stellar redshirt sophomore season.

MAY 6 • SI.COM

Entering draft, keeping eligibility Fears will enter the NBA Draft while retaining his collegiate eligibility, per Connor Earegood of The Detroit News.

Impact Fears broke out in his redshirt sophomore season in East Lansing. The 6-foot-2 point guard averaged 15.2 points, 2.4 rebounds and 9.4 assists as one of the best point guards in all of college basketball. He'll now go through the NBA Draft process and get feedback from league executives, which will determine whether he remains in the draft or returns to Michigan State next season.

APRIL 10 • ROTOWIRE

Michigan State's Izzo not about to talk retirement: 'Why? What the hell am I going to do?'

Tom Izzo has coached Michigan State to eight Final Fours and captured the Big Ten’s most recent men's basketball national title in 2000

MARCH 28 • Associated Press

It's UConn vs. Duke for a Final Four spot after the Huskies edge Michigan State 67-63

Tarris Reed Jr. scored 20 points, Alex Karaban added 17, and both made pressure-packed free throws in the final minute that helped second-seeded UConn hold off third-seeded Michiga...

MARCH 28 • Associated Press

UConn and Michigan State play in the Sweet 16

The No. 7 UConn Huskies and No. 11 Michigan State Spartans play in the NCAA Tournament Sweet 16

MARCH 27 • Associated Press

UConn and Michigan State meet in the Sweet 16

The No. 7 UConn Huskies take on the No. 11 Michigan State Spartans in the Sweet 16 round of the NCAA Tournament

MARCH 26 • Associated Press

Michigan State Surging Into Sweet Sixteen Against UConn Coen Carr and Jeremy Fears lead Spartans' dominant run as a battle with the Huskies looms in Washington, D.C.

MARCH 23 • SI.COM

Bracket Reset: NCAA Tournament down to a Sweet 16 of high-majors

Cinderella has been kicked out of the dance early for the second straight season

MARCH 23 • Associated Press

16 dimes as MSU advances Fears recorded 12 points (3-13 FG, 1-4 3Pt, 5-7 FT), three rebounds, 16 assists and one steal across 37 minutes during Saturday's 77-69 win over Louisville.

Impact Just days after Purdue guard Braden Smith became the all-time NCAA assist leader, Fears would not be overshadowed, adding to his nation-leading mark while helping the Spartans advance to the Sweet Sixteen. In a three-game stretch that includes MSU's Big Ten Tournament exit, Fears is averaging an incredible 13.3 assists per contest.

MARCH 22 • ROTOWIRE

2026 NCAA Men's Basketball Tournament Highlights: Huskers Reach Sweet 16

March Madness continues Saturday, and we've got you covered with all the must-see moments from start to finish!

MARCH 22 • FOX SPORTS

2026 NCAA Men's Basketball Tournament Highlights: Huskers Reach Sweet 16

'This Point Guard University:' Jeremy Fears heaps praise on Michigan State after win Jeremy Fears Jr. had a huge day distributing the ball for Michigan State, something he was sure to shout out in his postgame interview.

MARCH 21 • USATODAY.COM

Michigan State Spartans play the Louisville Cardinals in second round

The No. 11 Michigan State Spartans and No. 23 Louisville Cardinals play in the NCAA Tournament second round

MARCH 21 • Associated Press

No. 1 seed Duke looks to refocus after surviving Siena scare in March Madness opener

The top-seeded Duke Blue Devils are hoping to learn a lesson after a first-round NCAA Tournament scare from Siena: be aggressive from the start

MARCH 20 • Associated Press

Michigan State Spartans take on the Louisville Cardinals in second round

The No. 11 Michigan State Spartans and No. 23 Louisville Cardinals meet in the NCAA Tournament second round

MARCH 20 • Associated Press

Michigan State Dominates North Dakota State To Open NCAA Tournament

Michigan State waltzed through its first-round NCAA Tournament game, beating North Dakota State.

MARCH 19 • FOX SPORTS

Michigan State Dominates North Dakota State To Open NCAA Tournament

Carson Cooper's 20 points, 10 rebounds power Michigan State to 92-67 win over North Dakota State

Carson Cooper matched his career high with 20 points and grabbed 10 rebounds as Michigan State routed North Dakota State 92-67 to reach the second round of the NCAA Tournament for...

MARCH 19 • Associated Press

Michigan State Spartans face North Dakota State Bison in opening round of NCAA Tournament

The No. 11 Michigan State Spartans play in the opening round of the NCAA Tournament against the North Dakota State Bison

MARCH 19 • Associated Press

No. 1 overall seed Duke enters NCAA Tournament motivated by last year's Final Four loss

Duke enters the NCAA Tournament as the No. 1 overall seed and looking to avenge a missed opportunity from a year ago

MARCH 18 • Associated Press

Michigan State Spartans play North Dakota State Bison in first round of NCAA Tournament

The No. 11 Michigan State Spartans play in the first round of the NCAA Tournament against the North Dakota State Bison

MARCH 18 • Associated Press

UCLA Bruins vs. Michigan State Spartans Big Ten Quarterfinals Highlights 🏀 FOX College Hoops

MARCH 14 • FOX SPORTS

Dent, Perry lead way as UCLA holds off No. 8 Michigan State despite Bilodeau's injury

Donovan Dent had 23 points and 12 assists, Trent Perry scored 22 and UCLA held off No. 8 Michigan State 88-84 in the Big Ten Tournament quarterfinals despite losing star Tyler Bilo...

MARCH 14 • Associated Press

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