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Fears Jr. Declares NBA Draft, Keeps Eligibility
11 Apr
Summary
- Jeremy Fears Jr. declared for the 2026 NBA Draft but maintained college eligibility.
- He led the nation in assists with 9.4 per game in his sophomore season.
- Fears Jr. set a Big Ten record for NCAA tournament assists over two games.
Michigan State's Jeremy Fears Jr. has declared for the upcoming NBA Draft, though he is maintaining his college eligibility. The standout sophomore point guard's decision comes after a stellar season where he averaged 15.2 points and led the nation with 9.4 assists per game.
Fears Jr. significantly impressed during the NCAA Tournament, averaging 10.7 points and 11.3 assists. He achieved a historic milestone by setting a Big Ten record for the most assists over any two-game NCAA tournament span, a mark not seen in 50 years, previously held by Magic Johnson.
Despite his impressive passing, Fears Jr.'s shooting percentages were a concern, with splits of 43-32-88 during the regular season dipping to 29-33-75 in March Madness. Projections suggest he could be a mid-to-late second-round pick if he stays in the draft, but a return to Michigan State for his junior season is also likely. The deadline for players to withdraw from the draft is May 27.
