Originally from Joliet, Illinois, Jeremiah Fears, the American college basketball player, is a freshman guard for the Oklahoma Sooners as of June 2025. Before his move to Oklahoma, Fears played high school basketball at Arizona Compass Prep. He averaged 21.2 points and shot 38% from the three-point range in five games for his high school team at the Nike Peach Jam tournament. One of his standout performances came against Brad Beal Elite, where he scored 35 points, eight rebounds, three assists, and two blocks. Fears' contributions extended beyond individual accolades; he was also a key player for the USA Men’s U18 National Team (2024).
He averaged 6.5 points, 2.7 rebounds, and led the team with 3.0 steals per game during the 2024 FIBA U18 AmeriCup, helping secure a gold medal for his country. As of June 2025, Jeremiah Fears is averaging 17.1 points per game, 4.1 rebounds while steal per contest of 1.6. He was selected in the Wooden Award Midseason Top 25 Watch List and won the SEC Freshman of the Week (fourth time).
Who are the parents of Jeremiah Fears?
Jeremy Fears Sr. and Sekia are the parents of Jeremiah Fears, according to the official website of the Oklahoma Sooners.
Who is Jeremiah Fears' father?
Jeremy Fears Sr. is the father of Jeremy Fears. His father is a former collegiate basketball player. He played for Ohio University, where he secured Mid-American Conference (MAC) All-Freshman honors in 2005. Jeremiah Fears Sr. and his wife, Sekia, have three other children, Jeremy Jr., Jamarri, and Skylar. Jeremy Fears Jr. plays for Michigan State as of June 2025.
Fears shared in an interview with SLAM about his father's support in shaping his career, along with his brothers. He shared, "My father played a huge role in the lives of my brothers and me. He's been there on every single step of the journey. He's been doing everything to put us in a position at the end of the day. He sacrifices his basketball dreams to kinda help us pursue our dreams, so just being here kinda puts hope in us, puts us in the situation now, so bless him,". (via Pro Football Network)
FAQ on Jeremiah Fears
A. Jeremiah Fears is from Joliet, Illinois.
A. Jeremiah Fears is 6ft 4in tall.
A. Jeremy Fears Jr. is Fears' older brother. He plays for Michigan State as of January 2025.
A. Jeremiah Fears competes for the University of Oklahoma.
