Michigan State Star Jeremy Fears Jr. Pulls Out of NBA Draft
Fears has until Wednesday at 11:59 p.m. ET to decide whether to stay in the draft or return to Michigan State.
- On Wednesday, Michigan State point guard Jeremy Fears Jr. withdrew from the 2026 NBA Draft before the 11:59 p.m. ET deadline, announcing his return to the Spartans for his redshirt junior season.
- Fears participated in the NBA Scouting Combine on May 12 but chose to return after failing to secure a guaranteed first-round draft position, according to his stated preference during the evaluation process.
- The All-American guard led the nation with 9.4 assists per game during 2025-26 while adding 15.2 points, earning first-team All-Big Ten recognition and spots on five All-America teams.
- Head coach Tom Izzo retains his starting point guard and team captain, stabilizing the roster for national championship contention and preventing a roster crisis at the position.
- Fears has another collegiate season to improve his three-point shooting consistency, with a conservative estimate of $3 million in potential earnings next season, positioning him for higher draft stock.
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