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2023 Chicago Sun-Times Player of the Year: Joliet West’s Jeremy Fears Jr.

Jeremy Fears Jr., a McDonald’s All-American, plays with the ballhandling skill, grit and defensive determination reminiscent of Jalen Brunson and Patrick Beverley.

Chicago Sun-Times · Mar 3, 2023

Jeremiah Fears steps up defensively, scores 24 to lead Joliet West to regional title

The Tigers knocked off Romeoville 71-57 to win the Class 4A Joliet West Regional on Friday.

Chicago Sun-Times · Feb 25, 2023

Joliet West’s Jeremy Fears Jr. selected for the McDonald’s All-American game

The senior is the first Illinois player selected to play in the game since Max Christie in 2021.

Chicago Sun-Times · Jan 24, 2023

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Previewing and predicting the When Sides Collide shootout

The annual When Sides Collide Shootout organized by the City/Suburban Hoops Report has provided a platform for players and a big stage for highly-ranked teams for over a decade.

Chicago Sun-Times · Jan 19, 2023

Joliet West beats Rolling Meadows on Jeremy Fears Jr.’s game-winning jumper

For Jeremy Fears Jr. and Joliet West, this was the one that didn’t get away.

Chicago Sun-Times · Jan 8, 2023

Weekend Forecast: Previewing and predicting this weekend’s best games

The first full weekend of action in the new year promises to be a whopper.

Chicago Sun-Times · Jan 5, 2023

Reviewing the Pontiac Holiday Tournament

Here’s a look back at the 91st Pontiac Holiday Tournament.

Chicago Sun-Times · Jan 2, 2023

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Pontiac Holiday Tournament semifinals: Benet takes down Joliet West and Simeon beats Curie

The undefeated Redwings knocked off Joliet West 56-47 in the semifinals of the 91st Pontiac Holiday Tournament on Friday.

Chicago Sun-Times · Dec 31, 2022

Pontiac Holiday Tournament: Joliet West’s showtime win against Lockport, Benet beats Bloom

The No. 3 Tigers beat Lockport 57-33 in the quarterfinals of the 91st Pontiac Holiday Tournament on Thursday.

Chicago Sun-Times · Dec 29, 2022

No. 3 Kenwood overpowers No. 2 Joliet West: ‘They talked a lot and we talked back’

Two of the state’s best seniors and best teams clashed in the finale of the Chicago Elite Classic on Saturday at Credit Union One Arena.

Chicago Sun-Times · Dec 4, 2022

Michael O’Brien’s high school basketball notebook

Scores and highlights from Tuesday’s top games.

Chicago Sun-Times · Nov 30, 2022

The Comeback: No. 4 Joliet West overcomes a 14-point fourth quarter deficit to beat No. 2 St. Rita

Michigan State recruit Jeremy Fears Jr. transferred home to Joliet this season and everything has changed.

Chicago Sun-Times · Nov 24, 2022

Michael O’Brien’s high school basketball notebook

Scores and highlights from Tuesday’s games.

Chicago Sun-Times · Nov 23, 2022

20 questions and answers on the upcoming high school basketball season

A look at the best teams, players and much more.

Chicago Sun-Times · Nov 20, 2022

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Chicago Sun-Times · Nov 10, 2022

Jeremy Fears Jr. signs with Michigan State as anticipation and expectations rise at Joliet West

Jeremy Fears Jr.’s return to Joliet West never seemed likely. The suddenness of the return has added to the excitement at the school and in Joliet as basketball season approaches.

Chicago Sun-Times · Oct 25, 2022

Preseason pressure barometer: The coaches, teams and players facing big expectations

Where does the pressure lie, fair or not, for a few of the central figures of this upcoming season?

Chicago Sun-Times · Oct 11, 2022

National rankings whiff on Joliet West sophomore Jeremiah Fears

Jeremiah Fears nowhere to be found in any national rankings, including 247Sports’ top 75 players in the class.

USA Today Sports Media Group · Sep 21, 2022

Two Michigan State basketball commits invited to USA Basketball Junior National Team Minicamp

Jeremy Fears Jr. and Coen Carr have been invited to the USA Basketball Junior National Team Minicamp

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Chicago Sun-Times · Sep 6, 2022

Five underclassmen that impressed this summer

Here are five headline players in the younger classes who made arguably the biggest impression during the live periods this summer.

USA Today Sports Media Group · Aug 29, 2022

Michigan State basketball commit Jeremy Fears Jr. wins MVP award

Jeremy Fears Jr.'s big weekend earned him MVP honors

USA Today Sports Media Group · Aug 28, 2022

WATCH: Jeremy Fears puts on a show at Pangos All-American Camp

Jeremy Fears Jr. put on a show at the Pangos All-American Camp

Chicago Sun-Times · Aug 22, 2022

What the return of Jeremy Fears Jr. means for Joliet West and the area’s basketball scene

The impact of Fears’ move back to Joliet West and the domino effect it has on high school basketball this upcoming season will be felt.

Chicago Sun-Times · Aug 19, 2022

Michigan State recruit Jeremy Fears Jr. is returning to Joliet West

Jeremy Fears Jr. is coming home. The Joliet native will return to Joliet West for his senior year.

Chicago Sun-Times · Jul 19, 2022

The top 10 prospects in the state’s Class of 2023

The state’s Class of 2023 is still trying to establish itself, whether that’s from a national perspective or simply proving some doubters wrong locally.

USA Today Sports Media Group · Apr 10, 2022

WATCH: Michigan State basketball commit Jeremy Fears with a monster dunk

2023 MSU PG commit Jeremy Fears Jr. caught a body on this dunk:

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