‘This Point Guard University:’ Jeremy Fears heaps praise on Michigan State after win

MSU is PGU, at least if Jeremy Fears Jr. is to be believed.

Following a 16-assist performance in a win over Louisville in the second round of the Men’s NCAA Tournament, Fears had high praise for the Michigan State program in a court-side interview with CBS’ Tracy Wolfson.

“This Point Guard University,” Fears said with MSU’s Tom Izzo on his shoulder. “Coach (Tom Izzo) had great point guards before me and I’m just trying to keep it going, but overall it’s my teammates. You know teammates they making the shots, they doing the hard part I’m just getting them the ball.”

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It’s true Michigan State has quite the point guard pedigree. While Magic Johnson is the quintessential college and professional point guard, Fears is developing a resume in his own right. His 16 assists were the most for a Spartan in a March Madness game in program history, and he became the first Big Ten player since Magic himself to have back-to-back double-digit assist games in the NCAA Tournament.

Michigan State will now gear up to play the winner of UConn and UCLA in the Sweet 16, with a bit of a break beforehand. Time will tell if the spirits of Denzel Valentine and Drew Neitzel will continue to guide him and the Spartans.