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College · March Madness · published 2026-10-22T00:00:00+00:00 · via On3

Michigan State's Jeremy Fears Jr. leads CBS preseason top-101 player ranking

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CBS Sports has released a ranking of 101 players expected to shape the 2026-27 college basketball season with 10 days until tipoff. Michigan State guard Jeremy Fears Jr., a fourth-year returner and All-American, tops the list. He is one of two Spartans included in the ranking.

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CBS Sports has released a preseason ranking of 101 players projected to influence the 2026-27 college basketball season. The list arrives 10 days before tipoff.

Michigan State guard Jeremy Fears Jr. tops the ranking. CBS identifies him as a fourth-year returner and an All-American, and he is one of two Spartans included among the 101 players.

Context

The ranking could shape early-season attention around college basketball, giving fans, media and students a storyline to follow. For Michigan State supporters, Fears' No. 1 placement may raise interest and expectations around the team. For players, such preseason recognition could affect visibility and pressure, though it remains a projection rather than an outcome.

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