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The highest level of high school basketball is potential. commonly referred to as potential. How far can the “prospect” improve? At what level can he play in college? Will he end up in the NBA?<\/p>\n
Jeremy Fears Jr.’s college future is set. He is under contract with Michigan State University. He’s not the most talented player the region has ever produced, but he’s one of the most interesting players. And he, he is probably the most confident. With his skill and exceptional level of confidence, Fears’ possibilities seem endless. <\/p>\n
It’s incredibly rare to see a high school student who believes in himself and dominates the game the way Fears does. On Saturday, he faced Young in the When Sides Collide Shootout in Bennett, where No. 9 Joliet West beat his No. 3 Dolphins 61-59. <\/p>\n
The Tigers (17-5) had a 14-point lead early in the third quarter. Young surged to cut the lead to just three heading into the fourth quarter. <\/p>\n
In that moment, Fears dominated the game. He adjusted every possession of his West by Joliet, never getting past before finding his way to the rim for a basket or foul, or pulling up for a jumper. <\/p>\n
It wasn’t a selfish game. It was dominant and winning basketball. A time of terror at La Lumiere Preparatory School in Indiana has clearly slowed down the normal high school game for him. <\/p>\n
“I was playing my best and trying to do whatever I could to win the game,” Fears said. \u201cI know the team trusts me and counts on me to play big. I did it. We didn\u2019t lose this game. because he escaped.”<\/p>\n
Fears had 28 points and seven rebounds. He scored his 11th in the fourth quarter, and he assisted in two of his three other baskets scored by Joliet West. <\/p>\n
Fears doesn’t know how he built his confidence. His father, Jeremy Sr., was a star player for Ohio University’s Joliet His Township and Bradley. <\/p>\n
“Maybe it’s from when I was younger and loved the game of basketball,” Fears said. that was one of the main reasons i came back [to Joliet West]. [Coach Jeremy Kreiger] Give me a green light He trusts me and I trust him. \u201d<\/p>\n
Jr. Justus McNair had 17 points and 10 rebounds for the Tigers. Sophomore Jeremiah Fears had 11 points and five rebounds. <\/p>\n
McNair’s rebounding was a key factor in the win. Rebounding has been an issue in Joliet West’s loss this season. <\/p>\n
“He’s obsessed with his ability to score. [recently]said Craiger. “It’s not his ability to impact the game by scoring. Last year, what was expected of him as a Division I player was his defense and rebounding. Stay true to who he was in his sophomore year.” When we got back, it changed us.”<\/p>\n
Antonio Mu\u00f1oz led the Young (17-5) with 15 points, eight rebounds and four blocks. He was one of his best sophomore performances in a high-profile game this season. Seniors Daniel Johnson and Darren Davis each scored 13 points for the Dolphins.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n