Jeremiah Fears: The Basketball Prodigy Ready to Set the 2025 NBA Draft Ablaze!
Jeremiah Fears: The Basketball Prodigy Ready to Set the 2025 NBA Draft Ablaze!
What’s good, basketball fam?! It’s your man Gary Bell from Major Movez Sports Media, and I’m here to put you on to the most ELECTRIFYING young talent in the 2025 NBA Draft—Jeremiah Fears, the Oklahoma freshman who’s got the hoops world BUZZING like a beehive on a sugar rush! This 18-year-old prodigy is a straight-up DAZZLER, and with the draft just weeks away on June 25-26 at the Barclays Center in Brooklyn, Fears is poised to EXPLODE onto the NBA stage like a highlight reel on steroids! Let’s break down why this kid is the real deal and why every team in the lottery is SALIVATING to get their hands on him!
A Prodigy’s Rise: From High School to Sooner Stardom
Jeremiah Fears ain’t your average freshman—he’s a basketball WIZARD who’s been turning heads since he was in grade school! Hailing from Illinois, Fears transferred to Arizona Compass Prep as a junior, where he emerged as a four-star recruit and a top guard in the 2025 ESPN 100. Initially committed to Illinois, he flipped to Oklahoma, becoming the Sooners’ biggest recruit since Trae Young, and let me tell you—he didn’t just show up, he TOOK OVER! Starting 31 of 34 games, Fears dropped 17.1 points, 4.1 rebounds, 4.1 assists, and 1.6 steals per game, earning SEC All-Freshman honors and leading Oklahoma to the NCAA Tournament. At just 18, this kid was out there playing like a seasoned vet, and the NBA scouts couldn’t look away!
Fears comes from a hoops family that’s practically dripping with talent. His dad, Jeremy Fears Sr., balled out at Ohio and Bradley before going pro in Europe, while his older brother, Jeremy Fears Jr., is running the show at Michigan State, and his younger brother, Jamarri, is a top 2027 prospect in Illinois. Basketball runs DEEP in the Fears bloodline, and Jeremiah’s got the pedigree to prove it! He even reclassified from the 2025 high school class to 2024, checking every box his dad set for him—dominating at the EYBL Peach Jam, making Team USA, and cooking grown men in a Chicago Pro-Am. This kid’s been READY for the big stage since he was rocking diapers!
The Game: A Shifty, High-Octane Nightmare for Defenses
Let’s talk about what makes Fears so SPECIAL on the court—this dude is a walking BUCKET with a handle that’ll make your ankles cry for mercy! At 6’4” with a 6’5.25” wingspan (measured at the 2025 NBA Draft Combine), Fears has the size and quickness to be a PROBLEM at the next level. His game is pure electricity—he’s got a lightning-fast first step, herky-jerky ball-handling, and a change-of-pace so filthy it leaves defenders grasping at air. Fears gets to the rim at WILL, finishing with a silky 56.4% on two-pointers and a knack for drawing fouls (6.1 free-throw attempts per game, hitting 85.1%). His midrange game is BUTTERY, and he’s got a soft touch on floaters and runners, adjusting midair like a gymnast to score through contact.
Fears isn’t just a scorer—he’s a playmaking MAESTRO! Averaging 4.1 assists, he’s a wizard in pick-and-roll sets, dropping dimes with pocket passes and lobs that have scouts drooling. During Oklahoma’s NCAA Tournament loss to UConn, he put on a pick-and-roll CLINIC, dissecting their defense with moves that should’ve netted him 10-12 assists if his teammates had knocked down more shots. And don’t sleep on his clutch gene—this kid LIVES for the big moments! He hit a 30-footer to seal an 87-86 win over Michigan in the Jumpman Invitational, dropped 29 points in an SEC Tournament win over Georgia, and poured in 28 against Kentucky in a tough loss, showing he’s got ICE in his veins!
Defensively, Fears is a straight-up MENACE! With 1.6 steals per game, his quick hands and anticipation in passing lanes make him a turnover machine. He’s pesky on-ball when locked in, pressuring ball-handlers with a high motor that never quits. Plus, at 4.1 rebounds per game, he crashes the glass like a big man trapped in a guard’s body. This kid’s got the tools to be a two-way TERROR in the NBA!
The Hype: A Top-10 Lock with Star Potential
Fears declared for the 2025 NBA Draft in April, and the league hasn’t stopped talking about him since! He’s a consensus lottery pick, with some mock drafts having him as high as No. 5. In Major Movez Sports Media’s latest mock, we’ve got him going No. 6 to the Washington Wizards, where his quick, transition-heavy style fits like a glove. But don’t be surprised if he climbs even higher—Fears has been KILLING IT in the pre-draft process, showing off his three-level scoring and playmaking in workouts and interviews. He’s been meeting with teams like the Pelicans, Sixers, Mavericks, Spurs, and Kings, and the buzz is REAL!
Scouts are comparing him to guys like Monta Ellis and Devin Harris for his speed, handle, and midrange game, but some see shades of Josh Hart in his all-around grit. Trae Young, who’s been mentoring Fears, said back in January, “Jeremiah is going to be a really good player.” And Trae knows a thing or two about being a high-flying Sooner turned NBA star! Fears’ 85.1% free-throw shooting suggests his jumper can improve, and he’s already working with former NBA sharpshooter Mike Miller to refine that outside shot. If he gets that 3-ball consistent (he shot 28.4% in college), the league better WATCH OUT—this kid could be a future All-Star!
The Edge: What Sets Fears Apart
What makes Fears a true PRODIGY isn’t just his game—it’s his MINDSET! This dude’s been thinking like a pro since he was in second grade, playing up against older kids and holding his own. At Oklahoma, he handled a 33.1% usage rate—the highest of any power conference player in the country—showing he can carry a team on his back. Only Michael Beasley and Trae Young had higher usage rates as drafted freshmen since 2008, and we all know what Trae became! Fears plays with a poise and confidence that’s light-years ahead of his age, leading his team vocally and keeping a positive vibe even when the shots aren’t falling.
His work ethic is LEGENDARY—Fears lives in the gym, grinding late nights to perfect his craft. His competitiveness is off the charts, whether he’s going toe-to-toe with Trae Young and Buddy Hield in summer runs or dropping 31 points on Missouri to keep Oklahoma’s tournament hopes alive. And that clutch factor? UNMATCHED! From game-winners to late-game heroics in the SEC Tournament, Fears THRIVES when the lights are brightest. This kid’s got the heart of a lion and the skills to back it up!
The Future: Ready to Take the NBA by Storm
Jeremiah Fears is the kind of prospect that makes you sit up and TAKE NOTICE! He’s got the tools, the pedigree, and the IT factor to be a game-changer in the NBA. Sure, he’s got some kinks to iron out—like that 3-point shot and cutting down on turnovers (1.2 assist-to-turnover ratio)—but at 18 years old, the sky’s the limit! With his work ethic and competitive fire, those weaknesses are just stepping stones to greatness. Whether he lands with the Wizards at No. 6 or climbs higher, one thing’s for sure—Fears is about to make an NBA fanbase go absolutely BONKERS!
So, hoop heads, keep your eyes GLUED to Jeremiah Fears as we count down to draft night! Check out our SIZZLING graphic of a “Major Movez Sports” player throwing down a ferocious dunk in comic book style with an EXPLOSION backdrop—it’s the perfect vibe for a prodigy like Fears! Who’s ready to see this kid light up the league? Drop your thoughts below, and let’s get HYPE for the future of basketball—this is Gary Bell, signing off with all the LOVE and ENERGY for the game! LET’S GOOOOOO!!!
