Cooper Flagg and Dylan Harper are the 2 most coveted prospects within the 2025 NBA Draft, however Jeremiah Fears is coming into the dialog as properly.
The freshman at Oklahoma is having a sensational first yr of school basketball, at present averaging 18.1 factors and with 4.5 assists and a pair of.2 steals per recreation.
Whereas he’s the youngest American prospect on this class apart from Flagg, he’s additionally one of the productive. Fears at present has the best utilization price of any freshman in faculty basketball, per Bart Torvik, and it has led so such unbelievable success.
Right here is extra from Jonathan Wasserman on why Fears is now projected at No. 4 total to the Charlotte Hornets in his newest mock draft (via Bleacher Report):
“Jeremiah Fears simply strikes in a different way with the ball. He’s been extremely convincing with the best way he’s capable of create benefits, notably within the half courtroom utilizing quick-dribble strikes, burst and explosiveness across the basket.
There are questions on his taking pictures and decision-making for a projected lead guard, however Fears doesn’t flip 19 till subsequent October. He’ll earn a semi-pass from scouts for the inconsistency and turnovers. At his age, with how harmful he’s off the dribble, his 15 threes by 12 video games, robust mid-range pull-up and floater and 31.4 help share ought to spotlight sufficient shotmaking and playmaking functionality to guess on long run.”
Already with some wild highlights beneath his belt, he’s offering constructive impression on each side of the ball.
JEREMIAH FEARS: His gutsy 4-point play helped Oklahoma stay undefeated Wasserman in contrast Fears to Russell Westbrook and Jaden Ivey as his NBA comparisons.
Fears can rating at a number of ranges from the ground, at present taking pictures 67.7 % on the rim and 45.7 % from midrange. He’s a tremendously invaluable defensive playmaker as properly.
It’s unlikely a participant like him must wait lengthy to listen to his title referred to as on draft night time.
In the meantime, for extra prospect protection, right here is our latest NBA mock draft at For The Win.
