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Four players with Illinois ties were selected in the first round of the NBA draft, including Jeremiah Fears at No. 7 by the New Orleans Pelicans, Kasparas Jakučionis at No. 20 by the Miami Heat, Will Riley at No. 21 by the Washington Wizards, and Danny Wolf at No. 27 by the Brooklyn Nets, marking a significant achievement for Illinois basketball talent.
Jeremiah Fears, a highly confident and resilient basketball player, rose from an underrated high school recruit to a top NBA draft projection through his work ethic, early college success, and standout performances at Oklahoma, despite facing adversity and shooting struggles. His journey highlights his self-belief and potential to become an NBA star.
The Oklahoma Sooners upset the No. 24 Arizona Wildcats 82-77 to advance to the Battle 4 Atlantis championship game. Jeremiah Fears and Jalon Moore led the Sooners with a combined 50 points, while Luke Northweather contributed crucial plays off the bench. Despite a late comeback attempt by Arizona, Oklahoma secured the win with key free throws from Fears. The Sooners will face the Louisville Cardinals in the final.