Fears became a consensus four-star prospect and was tabbed as a top-25 guard in the 2025 ESPN 100. On January 22, 2024, he committed to Illinois over offers from Providence, Kansas, Michigan, and Ole Miss.[1] However on July 1, Fears decommitted from Illinois. After decommitting from Illinois, he committed to Oklahoma and reclassified into the 2024 class.[2]
Described as an effective ball handler and a dynamic scorer, Fears joined an empty 2024–25 Oklahoma Sooners backcourt following the transfers of starters Javian McCollum, Otega Oweh, and Milos Uzan.[2]
Freshman season
On November 4, 2024, Fears debuted for Oklahoma, recording 16 points, 5 rebounds, 6 assists, and 2 steals off the bench against Lindenwood.[3] He continued to come off the bench until the Sooners' fourth game against East Texas A&M on November 21 where he tallied a game-high 20 points.[4] In the 3-game November 27–29 2024 Battle 4 Atlantis, Fears led Oklahoma to an upset win over No. 24 Arizona in the semifinals, posting a then season-high 26 points, along with 5 rebounds and 5 assists.[5] Fears, alongside teammate Jalon Moore, led Oklahoma to the championship, averaging 18.7 points, 5.3 assists, and 2.7 steals, earning himself all-tournament team honors and being named on December 2 as the SEC Freshman of the Week.[6] On December 14, Fears posted 17 points and 5 assists in an 80–65 victory over rivalOklahoma State.[7] On December 18 against No. 24 Michigan in the 2024 Jumpman Invitational, Fears posted a career-high 30 points, including a game-winning four-point play after being fouled on a made three-pointer with 11.5 seconds remaining.[8]
Fears' father, Jeremy Fears Sr., played college basketball at Ohio and earned Mid-American Conference All-Freshman accolades in 2005 before transferring to Bradley. His older brother, Jeremy Fears Jr., plays college basketball for Michigan State.[10]
