History of Jeremiah Fears in Timeline

By Popular Timelines Editorial Team · Updated: March 25, 2026

Jeremiah Fears is an American professional basketball player currently playing for the New Orleans Pelicans in the NBA. He played college basketball for the Oklahoma Sooners before being drafted seventh overall by the Pelicans in the 2025 NBA draft. He is a notable athlete in the sport of basketball.

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2005: Jeremy Fears Sr. Earns All-Freshman Accolades

In 2005, Jeremy Fears Sr., Jeremiah Fears' father, earned Mid-American Conference All-Freshman accolades while playing college basketball at Ohio before transferring to Bradley.

October 14, 2006: Jeremiah Fears Born

On October 14, 2006, Jeremiah Fears was born. He would later become an American professional basketball player.

January 22, 2024: Commitment to Illinois

On January 22, 2024, Jeremiah Fears initially committed to Illinois for the 2025 season, choosing them over offers from Providence, Kansas, Michigan, and Ole Miss.

November 4, 2024: Oklahoma Debut

On November 4, 2024, Jeremiah Fears made his debut for Oklahoma, recording 16 points, 5 rebounds, 6 assists, and 2 steals off the bench against Lindenwood.

2024: Joins Oklahoma Sooners

In 2024, Jeremiah Fears joined the Oklahoma Sooners basketball team following the transfers of several starters, described as an effective ball handler and dynamic scorer.

2024: FIBA Under-18 AmeriCup

In 2024, Jeremiah Fears was named to the United States Under-18 basketball team at the FIBA Under-18 AmeriCup. He averaged 6.5 points, 2.7 rebounds, 2.8 assists and a team-high three steals per game, helping Team USA win the gold medal.

January 7, 2025: Wooden Award Finalist

On January 7, 2025, Jeremiah Fears was named as one of 25 midseason finalists for the Wooden Award.

June 25, 2025: Drafted by New Orleans Pelicans

On June 25, 2025, Jeremiah Fears was selected with the seventh overall pick by the New Orleans Pelicans in the 2025 NBA draft.

2025: NBA Draft Declaration

Following the season in 2025, Jeremiah Fears declared for the NBA draft.

2025: Ranked as a top recruit

In 2025, Jeremiah Fears was ranked as a consensus four-star recruit and was ranked as a top-25 guard in the ESPN 100.

2025: Drafted into the NBA

In 2025, Jeremiah Fears was selected seventh overall by the New Orleans Pelicans in the NBA draft after playing college basketball for the Oklahoma Sooners.

January 27, 2026: Altercation with Lu Dort

Following a January 27, 2026 game against the Oklahoma City Thunder, Jeremiah Fears was shoved by Thunder guard Lu Dort, initiating an altercation. Both players were subsequently fined $25,000 as a result.