Jeremiah again classified to play college basketball this season and led the Sooners to a NCAA tournament berth. Although it was one of the younger players in the country, fears bore the violation of Oklahoma, with his potential primary initiator skills. Can he overcome some of his physical and defensive disabilities to become an NBA star?
- Team: Oklaho
- Height: 6’3
- Weight: 182
- Span width: 6’3
- Age: 18.7 (October 14, 2006)
Jeremiah Fears – Point Guard, Oklahoma (18.7 years old)
NBA -comparison: Kemba Walker, Collin Sexton
The star path of Fears could look like that of Kemba Walker, in the footsteps of another shorter guard with a dizzying handle. He must improve his jumper to reach those heights, but fears have the explosiveness, shifts and passing on vision to live on the ball. If he cannot become an All-Star quality talent, he could become a useful player as a Sexton who made big steps as a shooter and decision maker during his NBA career.
Strong points
- Elite Horizontal athlete with the first step, long steps and direction change to create benefits and press the edge as desired
- Physical driver who embraces context despite lack of length and vertical doll
- Strong Pick and Roll playmaker who manipulates screens at a great pace and speed change
- Led all high major first -year students in use speed, but still managed fixed efficiency
- Potential for shooting growth because of its 3-point volume, free throw and touch
- Has the speed and instincts to generate sales on defense
Weaknesses
- Bad finisher in the basket because of size and strength limitations
- Can hurry, shots and fits his process and decision -making on the ball
- Engine on defense is inconsistent, does not always chase through screens and rotates off the ball
- Struggles to contain larger, stronger players on the ball
- Has not shot efficiently from outside the arc so far, despite positive future indicators, defenses will dive under ball screens
Attacking role: Advantage Creator/Pick and Roll Playmaker
Defensive role: Guard defender
2025 NBA Draft Projection: Round 1, Pick 4-7
Each team will not be on their plate, but grilles that need an infusion of offensive talent will appreciate its skills. Teams that have to swing on a primary initiator must desire fears and are potential to become a leading guard at NBA level. He will have to stabilize his jumper, but players who pass, deal and put pressure on the rim such as fears can be valuable raw materials.
