Fears will be a sophomore next season after being a top 40 recruit in 2023. He only appeared in twelve games last season in a crowded Michigan State backcourt. With Tyson Walker no longer having eligibility remaining and AJ Hoggard transferring to Vanderbilt, it creates an opportunity for Fears to have a significant role for the Spartans next season.
Fears ranks here on this list due to his projected leap as a high four-star recruit. I was intrigued to rank him higher but will temper expectations and slide him in here just outside the top ten.