“Fears is one of the most aggressive on-ball defenders in the ESPN 100. His speed and ability to handle in the open floor is impressive, and he owns the burst to get to the rim consistently. His decision-making is sound and he has the vision to find the open teammate to finish in the paint. He brings endless energy and toughness to the court with vocal and active leadership.”

Paul Biancardi

National Recruiting Director for ESPN

Athletic Excellence

The 6-foot-2, 182-pound senior guard averaged 18.8 points and 5.6 rebounds per game this past season, leading the Tigers (28-6) to the Class 4A sectional final. He also contributed 5.3 assists and 1.5 steals per game. A McDonald’s All-American Game selection, Fears played as a sophomore and junior at La Lumiere School in LaPorte, Ind. He’s ranked as the nation’s No. 20 recruit in the Class of 2023 by ESPN.com.

Academic Achievement

Fears has maintained a B average in the classroom. He has signed a national letter of intent to play basketball on scholarship at Michigan State University this fall.

Exemplary Character

Fears has volunteered locally as a Tiger Tots supervisor at a childcare development program at Joliet West High. He has also donated his time as a member of the Black Student Union and as a youth basketball coach.