Michigan State's Jeremy Fears Jr. Nick King/Lansing State Journal / USA TODAY NETWORK

Michigan State basketball player recovering after being shot in leg

Originally posted on Larry Brown Sports | By Grey Papke | Last updated 12/23/23

Michigan State basketball player Jeremy Fears is recovering after being shot in the leg, the school announced Saturday.

Fears, a freshman guard, was shot in the leg near his hometown of Joliet, Illinois, while on Christmas break. He underwent surgery, and his injuries are not considered life-threatening.

MSU freshman guard Jeremy Fears was shot around his hometown Joliet, Illinois, a school spokesman confirms. Non-life threatening to leg. Have a message in to Joliet PD for details.

— Chris Solari (@chrissolari) December 23, 2023

In a statement, Spartans coach Tom Izzo said Fears is “resting comfortably,” and that his focus is on Fears’ road to recovery.

Tom Izzo on Jeremy Fears: “Jeremy underwent surgery this morning and is resting comfortably. While there is much we still don’t know, my focus is supporting Jeremy on his road to recovery.”

— Chris Solari (@chrissolari) December 23, 2023

Fears has been a rotation piece for the Spartans as a freshman. In 12 games, he is averaging 3.5 points and 3.3 assists per game. He tallied a career-high 10 assists in the team’s most recent game on Thursday, a 99-55 win over Stony Brook.

This article first appeared on Larry Brown Sports and was syndicated with permission.

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