Jeremy Fears ranked among top returning players in college basketball
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 5, 2026, 3:20 AM
Last updated Jun 5, 2026
Jeremy Fears of Michigan State is featured in various rankings as one of the top returning players in college basketball ahead of the upcoming season. After a list by Michael Cohen placed him 10th, other rankings show Fears consistently landing at or near the top. Sources such as The 'Field of 68' and College Basketball Report have been more favorable, ranking him as high as No. 1. Fears is expected to play a significant role for the Spartans this season and could be a leading prospect for next year's NBA Draft.
- •Fears is projected as a top prospect for the 2027 NBA Draft.
- •Michael Cohen ranked him 10th, stirring debate among fans.
- •Other sources ranked Fears No. 1 and No. 3 among returning players.
- •He will be a key player for Tom Izzo's Spartans this season.
- •Cadeau, who was ranked No. 1 by Cohen, is often placed outside the top 10.
- 3:20 AMYahoo Sports — Is Jeremy Fears the Best Returning Player in College Basketball?
"After rankings placed Michigan State’s standout floor general behind rival talent, a deeper dive into the numbers suggests Jeremy Fears may actually own the nation's top spot.
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