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Spartans' Fears and Gators' Haugh earn preseason All-America honors

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Last updated Oct 21, 2026

Spartans' Fears and Gators' Haugh earn preseason All-America honors

Summary

Florida's Thomas Haugh and Michigan State's Jeremy Fears Jr. have been recognized as preseason All-Americans by The Associated Press on October 21, 2026. Both players are expected to play key roles in making their teams contenders for the NCAA title in spring 2027. Haugh's and Fears' return to college basketball strengthens their respective programs as they aim to compete at a high level this season. Their achievements are a significant boost in anticipation of the upcoming collegiate basketball season.

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Key Details

•Thomas Haugh and Jeremy Fears Jr. earn preseason All-America honors.
•Haugh plays for Florida; Fears represents Michigan State.
•Both players aim to lead their teams toward NCAA championship contention.
•Recognition comes from The Associated Press on October 21, 2026.

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6:36 PMESPN — Spartans' Fears, Gators' Haugh near-unanimous picks as preseason All-Americans

What they're saying

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Florida's Thomas Haugh and Michigan State's Jeremy Fears Jr. returned to make their teams among the front-runners to cut down the nets next spring and earned them preseason All-America honors from The Associated Press.
— ESPN

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