Jeremy Fears Jr. answered Tom Izzo’s challenge with a complete performance Tuesday night, leading Michigan State to a statement win over Duke in the Champions Classic.
Fears finished with 18 points, seven rebounds and 11 assists, giving the Spartans production as both a scorer and playmaker in one of the early season’s marquee matchups.
The performance helped Michigan State secure a high-profile victory over Duke and gave the Spartans a defining result on the Champions Classic stage.