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USA Today
24-04-2025
- Sport
- USA Today
Spartan point guard Jeremy Fears Jr. showcased in new NIL deal
Spartan point guard Jeremy Fears Jr. showcased in new NIL deal While the prospects of name, image and likeness, better known as NIL, has taken the sport down a notch or two, there are still some very cool features that come from the new method to pay players. One form of NIL that is pairing athletes with cool sponsor deals is professional sports teams running NIL programs. The Chicago White Sox have brought back their NIL program, dubbed as CHISOX Athletes. Being in the program, athlete partners will receive branding opportunities across White Sox platforms, a professional photoshoot at a Chicagoland venue and custom gear. Athletes in their first year with the CHISOX Athlete program will also get to throw out the first pitch before a game, and watch that game in a suite. Highlighting the new additions for the 2025 year is Michigan State point guard Jeremy Fears Jr. Fears, a Joilet (IL) native, will get to support the baseball team from his home state, while they subsequently will support him. Being showcased with Drayk Bowen, a Notre Dame linebacker, the two athletes join a roster of over a dozen athletes. The program started in 2022, and is heading onto it's fourth year. Contact/Follow us @The SpartansWire on X (formerly Twitter) and like our page on Facebook to follow ongoing coverage of Michigan State news, notes and opinion. You can also follow Cory Linsner on X @Cory_Linsner
USA Today
18-04-2025
- Sport
- USA Today
Analyzing Michigan State basketball's 2025-26 roster, potential rotation
Analyzing Michigan State basketball's 2025-26 roster, potential rotation With the addition of Kaleb Glenn and Trey Fort, here's one guess at what MSU's rotation will look like next season. With the recent additions of Trey Fort and Kaleb Glenn, the Michigan State basketball 2025-26 roster is nearly set. There will probably be at least one more move this offseason as the Spartans could use another point guard to spell Jeremy Fears Jr., but most of the major moves, both in terms of departures and additions, should be set, which gives us a better outlook for next season. Below, we take a look at how the Spartans' rotation could shake out now that we have a good idea of who they will have available. Notes Tom Izzo made a subtle comment this past week that he doesn't think the door is 'fully closed' on Jase Richardson coming back to MSU. While this would be surprising, it's not impossible, but for the sake of this article, I'm going to assume he won't be back. I think we will see a lot of lineup variation next season, depending on match-ups. Specifically, I think Jaxon Kohler could play a sort of Tre Holloman-type role, where he moves between positions and in-and-out of the starting lineup depending on who they are playing, but I am going to give my best guess for the rotation I expect to see most often. So, while I refer to a 'bench' in the projected rotation below, some of those players will be starters who slide to other positions, similar to how we saw Tre Holloman move from starting shooting guard to backup point guard at times last year. I am fully expecting MSU to bring in a point guard, as I mentioned above. While this could be a freshman, I'm thinking they will bring in a veteran via the transfer portal, and will include that in the rotation projection below. Roster Analysis Below, we analyze each of MSU's scholarship players currently on the roster. Guard Kur Teng, sophomore Kur Teng appears to be a talented shooter, but I think the Spartans will continue bringing him along slowly this year. The addition of Trey Fort allows him to slowly grow into a bigger role without any added pressure. Forward Jesse McCulloch, sophomore While McCulloch is still listed as a forward, the word on the street is he has added muscle and has looked good in practice at center, which is great to hear for the Spartans. I expect him to backup Carson Cooper next year in that spot. Guard Jeremy Fears Jr., redshirt sophomore While Jeremy Fears Jr. competently ran the offense last year, it's no secret that he wasn't a major threat himself on offense. The Spartans will need him to take a step forward in that department this summer. Forward Coen Carr, junior In a lot of ways, this past season became the Coen Carr show at MSU as the Spartan phenom showed increased rebounding and defensive ability to complement his insane athleticism. The Spartans will look for him to take another step this summer and become an elite, All-Big Ten level scorer. While I think Carr is a cheat code at power forward, I think the Spartans, for several reasons, will mostly keep him at small forward, but I do think they will choose to slide him up to power forward for at least a few minutes per game, or in certain match-ups. Forward Kaleb Glenn, junior Kaleb Glenn is very fun in transition, can shoot the ball, and has plenty of length and athleticism. The one knock on him is his defense, but I expect Izzo to get him right in that department. Glenn will likely play backup small forward, coming in when Coen Carr needs a rest or slides up to the four-spot. Forward Jaxon Kohler, senior As I noted above, I think the Spartans have a chance to use Kohler as a big man version of Tre Holloman this year, moving him in-and-out of the starting lineup or between the four and five spots depending on match-ups. Guard Trey Fort, senior MSU fans are going to love Trey Fort. His specialty? Transition threes. What does Tom Izzo do almost better than anyone? Create open threes in transition. It's a great fit and should be a lot of fun. Center Carson Cooper, senior Carson Cooper continues to quietly be a strong defender and competent, efficient player for the Spartans. He will finally get his chance to be the full-time starter this year. Forward Jordan Scott, freshman I'm personally not expecting Scott to play much this year unless he comes in further along than expected, but he could find some minutes at the three if they decide they do want to use Coen Carr more as a four this year, but I'm not expecting that. Forward Cam Ward, freshman Unlike Scott, I am expecting Ward to find some minutes this year at both the four and five. There is a bit of a logjam there, but I think Ward's talent will be so undeniable, they will find minutes for him. Potential Rotation Starters: PG: Jeremy Fears Jr. SG: Trey Fort SF: Coen Carr PF: Jaxon Kohler C: Carson Cooper Rotation Pieces: PG: Transfer SG: Kur Teng SF: Kaleb Glenn, Jordan Scott PF: Coen Carr, Cam Ward, Kaleb Glenn C: Jaxon Kohler, Jesse McCulloch, Cam Ward Contact/Follow us @The SpartansWire on X, and like our page on Facebook to follow ongoing coverage of Michigan state news, notes, and opinion. You can also follow Andrew Brewster on Twitter @IAmBrewster.
Yahoo
29-03-2025
- Sport
- Yahoo
Jeremy Fears Jr. breaks down all things from Michigan State's win over Ole Miss
There is no questioning the leadership Michigan State basketball possesses on their team, being a big reason the Spartans have had the success they have had this season. A big part of that leadership team, that deserves a ton of credit, is point guard Jeremy Fears Jr., who is one of the biggest leaders this team has. While Fears did not do a ton in the scoring column during Michigan State's Sweet 16 victory over Ole Miss on Friday, he did come up with a timely basket late in the game, and was a dog on the defensive end of the court. Advertisement Fears spoke with the media in the locker room after the win, and in the way only a leader can, was very detailed in breaking down the performance from MSU and what is next for the Spartans. Notes: Fears touched on the run late in the first half being pivotal for the team to get themselves back in the game Sharing what made the difference in the comeback, and overcoming what Ole Miss threw at them Talked about the culture Tom Izzo has built and what making the Elite 8 means for the program Shared that MSU just needed to relax to get themselves right in the game Touched on all things about the game and what it took to close the door on an aggressive defense Full video: Contact/Follow us @The SpartansWire on X (formerly Twitter) and like our page on Facebook to follow ongoing coverage of Michigan State news, notes, and opinion. You can also follow Cory Linsner on X @Cory_Linsner This article originally appeared on Spartans Wire: Michigan State basketball PG Jeremy Fears speaks on win over Ole Miss
USA Today
29-03-2025
- Sport
- USA Today
Jeremy Fears Jr. breaks down all things from Michigan State's win over Ole Miss
Jeremy Fears Jr. breaks down all things from Michigan State's win over Ole Miss There is no questioning the leadership Michigan State basketball possesses on their team, being a big reason the Spartans have had the success they have had this season. A big part of that leadership team, that deserves a ton of credit, is point guard Jeremy Fears Jr., who is one of the biggest leaders this team has. While Fears did not do a ton in the scoring column during Michigan State's Sweet 16 victory over Ole Miss on Friday, he did come up with a timely basket late in the game, and was a dog on the defensive end of the court. Fears spoke with the media in the locker room after the win, and in the way only a leader can, was very detailed in breaking down the performance from MSU and what is next for the Spartans. Notes: Fears touched on the run late in the first half being pivotal for the team to get themselves back in the game Sharing what made the difference in the comeback, and overcoming what Ole Miss threw at them Talked about the culture Tom Izzo has built and what making the Elite 8 means for the program Shared that MSU just needed to relax to get themselves right in the game Touched on all things about the game and what it took to close the door on an aggressive defense Full video: Contact/Follow us @The SpartansWire on X (formerly Twitter) and like our page on Facebook to follow ongoing coverage of Michigan State news, notes, and opinion. You can also follow Cory Linsner on X @Cory_Linsner
New York Times
28-03-2025
- Sport
- New York Times
Michigan State vs. Ole Miss: How to watch Tom Izzo's Spartans shoot for Elite Eight
Offensive rebounds, turnovers and 3-pointers are worth paying attention to when Michigan State takes on Ole Miss in the Sweet 16 on Friday. Ole Miss is the smallest team left in the field and faces a Michigan State squad ranked in the top 20 in offensive rebounding percentage, according to KenPom. Dive into March Madness with The Athletic Projecting the bracket | March Madness 2025 | Sweet 16 power rankings The Spartans are in the top 150 in offensive turnover percentage but rarely turn teams over on defense. They are 245th in defensive turnover percentage and 322nd in steal percentage. This isn't a major concern; the Spartans are fifth in defense and No. 1 at guarding the 3. They don't force turnovers, but they sure defend. Advertisement This bodes well for the Rebels, though, who rank third in offensive turnover percentage. Ole Miss isn't the deepest team, but it has six players who average at least 10 points per game. When it comes to 3s, Michigan State doesn't shoot them well (31 percent), but will have an opportunity with how Ole Miss' defense is set up. The Rebels typically pack the paint and allow the 47th highest 3-point rate in the country. Shots will be available, the Spartans just have to make them. There are eight high-level guards in this game, with each team having four. Which quartet will make the biggest plays to send its squad to the Elite Eight? This matchup can also be streamed on the NCAA March Madness Live app and Paramount+. Streaming and Betting/Odds links in this article are provided by partners of The Athletic. Restrictions may apply. The Athletic maintains full editorial independence. Partners have no control over or input into the reporting or editing process and do not review stories before publication. (Photo of Jeremy Fears Jr. and Tom Izzo: Michael Reaves / Getty Images)
