The Fears brothers are quickly rising in the basketball world, carving out a legacy reminiscent of the Curry, Antetokounmpo, and Holiday families. Hailing from Joliet, Ill., the trio — Jeremy Fears Jr., Jeremiah Fears, and Jamarri Fears — is turning heads with skill and determination.
Jeremy currently leads Michigan State as a point guard, while Jeremiah, formerly with the Oklahoma Sooners, has declared for the 2025 NBA Draft and is projected as a top-five pick. Their youngest brother, Jamarri, is emerging as a promising high school prospect.
Rooted in their father’s college basketball background, the Fears brothers’ relentless work ethic and shared drive position them as the NBA’s next standout sibling story.
Meet the Fears Brothers: Basketball’s Next Great Sibling Dynasty
The Fears family’s legacy in basketball comes from the triumphs of Jeremy Fears Sr., who was awarded Mid-American Conference All-Freshman honors at Ohio University in 2005 before transferring to Bradley to complete his college career and playing six seasons as a professional in Europe.
The basketball genealogy of the family also covers their grandmother and aunt, who were both athletes of the same discipline — so the Fears really are the kin of basketball.
The Ball brothers, the Holiday’s, the Antetokounmpo trio…
And now the Fears brothers:
Jeremiah Fears – Projected Top 5 pick in the upcoming #NBADraft
Jeremy Fears Jr. – Top 30 prospect out of HS & elite contributor for MSU
Jamarri Fears – One of the top-ranked players in IL pic.twitter.com/TgZOocYzyr— GREENLIGHT MEDIA (@greenlightbball) May 31, 2025
Jeremy Jr., born April 19, 2005, is the eldest of the trio and a standout point guard at Michigan State. A four-star recruit and top-30 prospect in the 2023 class, he earned honors such as Illinois Gatorade Player of the Year and was a McDonald’s All-American.
Known for his court awareness and defense, Fears Jr. ranked second in the Big Ten in assist percentage. In December 2023, he was shot in the thigh while visiting home, but he returned to the court by the 2024 season opener, showing remarkable resilience.
Jeremiah, his younger brother, emerged as a scoring force as a freshman guard at Oklahoma. After reclassifying to the 2024 class, he was ranked No. 24 in ESPN’s 2025 rankings. He averaged 17.1 points, 4.1 rebounds, and 4.1 assists during his freshman season and helped Team USA win gold at the 2024 FIBA Under-18 AmeriCup.
Jeremiah declared for the 2025 NBA Draft, continuing the family’s upward trajectory.
“My dad has been a big influence as someone that played and knows the game,” Jeremiah said. “My older brother also … he’s my biggest critic and No. 1 supporter.”
Jamarri, the youngest, plays point guard for Romeoville High School in Illinois and is part of the class of 2027. Though early in his development, he is regarded as a rising prospect within the family.
Raised in Joliet, the brothers developed their skills through fierce competition and a shared love for the game. Their story reflects not only talent, but also unity, work ethic, and perseverance — hallmarks of basketball’s next great sibling dynasty.
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