Mar 21, 2025; Raleigh, NC, USA; Oklahoma Sooners guard Jeremiah Fears (0) controls the ball against Connecticut Huskies during the second half at Lenovo Center. Mandatory Credit: Zachary Taft-Imagn Images Zachary Taft-Imagn Images

Report: Wizards Have Strong Interest in Jeremiah Fears

Originally posted on Washington Wizards on SI
By Tyrone Montgomery | Last updated Jun 20, 2025 7:00 AM ET

Many employers have aims and goals of finding the best fit they can possibly find for the company. The best fit isn’t someone who is considered a project or even an investment. The best fit is someone who can help them now. As we get closer to the NBA Draft, the Washington Wizards have expressed interest in Jeremiah Fears, per insider Brandon "Scoop B" Robinson.

Fears is a player that can and should be feared. He feels like a player who is NBA-ready. At just 18 years of age, he is already a seasoned athlete. As a freshman, he averaged close to 20 points per game. He shot over 40% from the field as well. He was efficient from the free-throw line too, as he shot 85% from the line. Additionally, he averaged four assists and four rebounds. It’s safe to say he is a polished offensive threat despite struggling with shooting the three-ball, as he shot just 28% there.

Brooklyn Nets, Washington Wizards, Utah Jazz all have strong interest in Jeremiah Fears ahead of the 2025 NBA Draft.

Wizards & Nets see Fears as an immediate contributor. BUT I'm told that Brooklyn doubts Fears will be there at No. 8.

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— Brandon “Scoop B” Robinson (@ScoopB) June 19, 2025

He isn’t just an offensive threat. Fears took care of his business on the defensive end, too. With the Oklahoma Sooners, Fears averaged close to two steals per game. With his height and size, he would be a force defensively, as he would be able to defend multiple positions. It’s safe to say Fears would make the perfect prospect for any team that decided to draft him.

The Wizards having interest in him is a positive sign for the team. The Wizards could use some guard depth. Once you get past Bub Carrington and Jordan Poole, the team doesn't really have many guards they can lean into besides AJ Johnson, who too is young.

With the No. 6 overall pick in the 2025 NBA Draft, Fears should be available still. He would be a great fit for the Wizards.

This article first appeared on Washington Wizards on SI and was syndicated with permission.

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