Jeremy Fears Jr. - College Basketball News & Rumors

All-around contribution in win Fears notched six points (2-7 FG, 1-2 3Pt, 1-2 FT), six rebounds, seven assists and one steal across 28 minutes during Friday's 69-62 win over Ohio State.

Impact Fears posted six points, six rebounds, seven assists and a steal as the Spartans took down the Buckeyes on Friday night. The 6-foot-2 freshman has started in all 14 games this season, averaging 7.3 points, 1.9 rebounds, six assists and one steal on 23 minutes per game. Fears has averaged 6.3 assists per game across the Spartans' current seven-game win streak.

JANUARY 6, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

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DECEMBER 20, 2024 • USATODAY.COM

Dishes out eight assists in win Fears produced six points (1-4 FG, 0-1 3Pt, 4-4 FT), three rebounds, eight assists and one steal over 22 minutes during Saturday's 89-52 win over Nebraska.

Impact Fears closed with six points, three rebounds, eight assists and a steal as the Spartans thoroughly defeated the Cornhuskers on Saturday. The 6-foot-2 redshirt freshman has started in all 10 games this season after seeing the field in a very limited capacity last season, averaging 7.6 points, 1.6 rebounds, 5.9 assists and 1.1 steals on 22.4 minutes per game. Fears and the Spartans will look to stay on track against Oakland on Tuesday.

DECEMBER 9, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

All-around effort against UNC Fears logged 13 points (2-6 FG, 9-11 FT), four rebounds, six assists and two steals across 32 minutes during Wednesday's 94-91 OT victory over North Carolina.

Impact Fears was one of six MSU players to score double figures as the Spartans took down UNC in the third-place game of the Maui Invitational. The 6-foot-2 freshman continues to log strong outings for Michigan State, averaging 7.5 points, 1.4 rebounds, 5.8 assists and 1.3 steals on 22.8 minutes per game (eight starts).

NOVEMBER 30, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

All-around effort in defeat Fears finished Tuesday's 77-69 loss to Kansas with nine points (3-8 FG, 3-5 FT), three rebounds, six assists and two steals across 27 minutes.

Impact Fears chipped in nine points, three rebounds, six assists and two steals during Tuesday's loss against KU, logging stats on both ends of the floor. The 6-foot-2 redshirt freshman has adjusted well to his starting role, averaging 6.3 points, 1.7 rebounds, 7.3 assists and one steal on 23.7 minutes per game (three appearances). Fears is unlikely to fill the box score up with points on a nightly basis, but his playmaking prowess is showing rapid improvement.

NOVEMBER 15, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Posts eight assists in rout Fears chipped in seven points (2-5 FG, 0-1 3Pt, 3-3 FT), two rebounds, eight assists and one steal over 22 minutes during Thursday's 96-60 victory over Niagara.

Impact Fears was excellent as a distributor is his limited action during MSU's rout of Niagara, posting seven points and eight assists in a 22-minute start. The 6-foot-2 freshman has averaged five points and eight assists across two lopsided contests, but projects to see an uptick when the Spartans face tougher competition and need to rely more upon their starters.

NOVEMBER 8, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Starting offseason game Fears is listed as a starter for Michigan State in an offseason international scrimmage, per the team's official X account.

Impact Fears was previously continuing recovery after being shot in the leg last December, but the 6-foot-2 freshman appears to be ready to go. Fears appeared in 12 games for the Spartans last season prior to his injury, averaging 3.5 points and 3.3 assists per game. Fears also received a medical redshirt for the season due to his injury, allowing him to retain four seasons of eligibility.

AUGUST 15, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Nearing full health Fears (leg) is reportedly feeling very close to full health and looking at a full recovery in time for the 2024-25 season, per Jim Comparoni of SpartanMag.com.

Impact Fears reportedly indicated that he felt about 95% recovered following practice a couple weeks ago after being shot in the leg in December. The 6-foot-2 freshman averaged 3.5 points and 3.3 assists in 15.3 minutes per game for Michigan State as a freshman in 2023 prior to his injury, and is likely in line to be the starting point guard for Tom Izzo's squad for the next several years following the departures of A.J. Hoggard and Tyson Walker.

AUGUST 8, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Michigan State guard Jeremy Fears says he's grateful to play with Spartans in Spain after being shot

Michigan State point guard Jeremy Fears is joining the team for an upcoming overseas trip and plans to play for Tom Izzo for the first time since he was shot last winter

AUGUST 6, 2024 • Associated Press

NEWS: MSU PG Jeremy Fears Jr. Granted Medical Redshirt For 2023-24 MSU PG Jeremy Fears Jr. will be a redshirt freshman this upcoming season, as he was granted a medical redshirt for his first year.

JUNE 26, 2024 • 247SPORTS.COM

MSU Basketball: Tom Izzo gives injury update on Jeremy Fears, Tyson Walker Michigan State’s leading scorer Tyson Walker continues to battle a nagging groin injury, while freshman point guard Jeremy Fears continues t...

FEBRUARY 19, 2024 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM

WATCH: Tom Izzo impressed by Jeremy Fears' mentality amid recovery from shooting Fears suffered gunshot wound to upper thigh on Dec. 23

JANUARY 24, 2024 • 247SPORTS.COM

Out indefinitely Fears (leg) is out indefinitely, according to Chris Solari of The Detroit Free Press.

Impact Considering the magnitude of Fears' leg injury, it should be understandable as to why Michigan State's basketball team is treading with caution concerning its injured guard. Until the Spartans release an injury report without him or a press release saying otherwise, he will not be available for their games moving forward.

JANUARY 3, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Jeremy Fears returning to Michigan State, timeline for basketball comeback unclear after shooting Fears shot in thigh on Dec. 23 in Joliet, Illinois

DECEMBER 29, 2023 • 247SPORTS.COM

MSU Basketball: Tom Izzo Updates Status of Jeremy Fears, Jaxon Kohler Tom Izzo meets with the media for the first time since freshman point guard Jeremy Fears suffered a gunshot wound over Christmas break...

DECEMBER 28, 2023 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM

Michigan State G Jeremy Fears Jr. out of hospital after shooting Michigan State’s Jeremy Fears Jr.

DECEMBER 25, 2023 • CHARLOTTEOBSERVER.COM

Michigan State G Jeremy Fears Jr. out of hospital after shooting Michigan State’s Jeremy Fears Jr.

DECEMBER 25, 2023 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM

Michigan State basketball player Jeremy Fears released from hospital after being shot in leg

The freshman guard was released from the hospital Sunday and is expected to make a full recovery. The shooting suspect remains at large, and...

DECEMBER 25, 2023 • FOX SPORTS

Michigan State basketball player Jeremy Fears released from hospital after being shot in leg

Michigan State G Jeremy Fears Jr. shot, undergoes surgery Dec 21, 2023; East Lansing, Michigan, USA; Michigan State Spartans guard Jeremy Fears Jr.

DECEMBER 23, 2023 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM

MSU's Fears suffers gunshot wound, undergoes surgery The shooting occurred late Friday or early Saturday in Fears' hometown of Joliet, Illinois.

DECEMBER 23, 2023 • THEATHLETIC.COM

Michigan State guard Jeremy Fears undergoes surgery after being shot in hometown Michigan State guard Jeremy Fears Jr. underwent surgery Saturday morning after he was shot in his leg while visiting his hometown of Joliet,...

DECEMBER 23, 2023 • CHARLOTTEOBSERVER.COM

Sustains leg injury Fears (leg) was shot outside of his home in Illinois, sustaining a non-life-threatening injury to his leg, Chris Solari of the Detroit Free Press reports.

Impact Fears' injury has yet to be confirmed as school officials contact local PD for additional details. The 6-foot-2 freshman has been utilized off the bench this season, averaging 3.5 points, 1.9 rebounds, 3.3 assists and 0.8 steals on 15.3 minutes per game. Additional reports will follow to determine his ability to return to the court as the freshman guard underwent surgery this morning, but the injury is not life threatening.

DECEMBER 23, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Posts 10 assists in win Fears logged one point (0-3 FG, 1-2 FT), five rebounds, 10 assists and one steal over 21 minutes during Thursday's 99-55 victory over Stony Brook.

Impact Fears helped run the second-unit offense in a blowout of Stony Brook, finishing with five rebounds and 10 assists in the 44-point win. The 6-foot-2 freshman has seen action in all 12 games for the Spartans this season, averaging 3.5 points, 1.9 rebounds, 3.3 assists and 0.8 steals on 15.3 minutes per game,

DECEMBER 23, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

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