Jeremy Fears Jr. to test NBA Draft waters, might return to Michigan State

Jeremy Fears Jr. will test the NBA Draft waters, he announced Friday afternoon on Instagram. Fears, who finished his redshirt sophomore season averaging 15.

2 points per game to lead Michigan State and 9. 4 assists per game to lead the country, declared for the NBA Draft while maintaining his college eligibility. He is ranked among the top 100 prospects in this year's prospect pool.

If Fears chooses to stay in college he must withdraw before midnight May 27. More: This analyst penciled in Michigan State as No. 1 basketball team next season "After speaking with my family, coaches and representatives, I'm excited to announce that I will be declaring for the 2026 NBA Draft while maintaining my college eligibility," Fears posted in an Instagram graphic.

"This is an important step in my journey and I'm looking forward to learning, growing, and competing against the best as I continue to develop my game. I'm grateful for Coach (Tom) Izzo, the Michigan State staff, my teammates and my family for their continued support and belief in me. " In a record-setting season that saw him earn All-American and All-Big Ten honors while being a finalist for the Bob Cousy Award as the nation's top point guard, Fears broke Michigan State's single-season assists record and proved to be the Spartans' best source of offense on a night-to-night basis.