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Tom Izzo praises Jeremy Fears Jr.'s return to MSU basketball

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 10, 2026, 7:04 PM

Last updated Jun 10, 2026

Tom Izzo praises Jeremy Fears Jr.'s return to MSU basketball
Summary

Tom Izzo expressed enthusiasm about Jeremy Fears Jr. returning for another season at Michigan State University. In an interview, Izzo indicated confidence that Fears would come back after the point guard entered the NBA Draft for evaluation purposes. Fears showed promise during the pre-draft process before deciding to remain in college, where he averaged over 15 points and nearly 10 assists last season. With Fears back, Michigan State is expected to be a top 10 team for the upcoming season.

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  • •Fears entered the NBA Draft to gauge his potential.
  • •He averaged more than 15 points and nearly 10 assists last season.
  • •Michigan State aims for a top 10 preseason ranking.
  • •Izzo appreciates Fears' communication during the decision process.
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  • 7:04 PMYahoo Sports — Izzo comments on Jeremy Fears Jr.'s decision to forgo NBA, return to MSU
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Tom Izzo is very excited to have his star point guard back for another season with the Spartans

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