Michigan State has been very, very close to breaking through each of the last two years. Tom Izzo wants that second national title. It's not exactly a secret. MSU reached the Elite Eight two years ago and then bowed out in the Sweet 16 to the eventual national runners-up this past season. Everything is lining up for Izzo and the Spartans to look to maybe get over that hump next season after they held onto Jeremy Fears Jr. Keeping Fears March 27, 2026; Washington, D.C.; Michigan State guard Jeremy Fears Jr. readies to shoot a free throw against UConn during the Sweet Sixteen round of the NCAA Tournament at Capital One Arena. | Starr Portice, Michigan State Spartans on SI Fears has the chance to be the very best player in college hoops next season. He was already one of the best last year, averaging 15.2 points and a nation-leading 9.4 assists per contest. That was enough to get him AP Second Team All-American honors. Popular analytics sites EvanMiya.com and KenPom rated him as the No. 3 and No.…