Michigan State’s Jeremy Fears Jr., Xavier Booker likely out vs Oregon

EAST LANSING – Michigan State basketball’s deep rotation could be down two players Saturday.

Both forward Xavier Booker and point guard Jeremy Fears Jr. are listed as questionable as the ninth-ranked Spartans host Oregon at Breslin Center. Coach Tom Izzo on his pregame radio show said Fears is unlikely to play, while Booker is possible for the noon tipoff (Fox).

“The strength in numbers,” Izzo said, “we’ll find out how strong they are.”

Izzo said freshman Jase Richardson will make his first career start for MSU, “so we keep the guard thing pretty evenly rotated.”

Fears, who has started all 22 games this season, is averaging 6.2 points, 6.2 assists and two rebounds a game. The 6-foot-2, 190-pound redshirt freshman missed all but 10 games last year after being shot in after Christmas in 2023.

Need a break? Play the USA TODAY Daily Crossword Puzzle.

Booker has come off the bench the last 19 games after starting the first three. The 6-11, 240-pound sophomore averages 6.3 points, 2.9 rebounds and 0.8 blocks per game.

Richardson, a 6-3 combo guard, is second on MSU at 9.3 points per game while shooting 40% from 3-point range and 52.3% overall. He also adds 2.4 rebounds and 2.0 assists a game.

Michigan State’s Jeremy Fears Jr. and Xavier Booker are likely to be out for their upcoming game against Oregon. This news comes as a blow to the Spartans, as both players have been key contributors to the team this season. Fears Jr., a redshirt freshman wide receiver, has shown promise with his speed and playmaking ability, while Booker, a senior defensive lineman, has been a force on the defensive line.

It is unclear at this time what exactly is keeping Fears Jr. and Booker out of the game, but their absence will surely be felt on the field. Michigan State will need to rely on their depth and other players to step up in their absence in order to secure a win against a tough Oregon team.

Stay tuned for updates on the status of Fears Jr. and Booker as more information becomes available.

Tags:

1. Michigan State football news
2. Jeremy Fears Jr. injury update
3. Xavier Booker injury status
4. Oregon vs Michigan State preview
5. College football injury report
6. NCAA football updates
7. Michigan State roster changes
8. Jeremy Fears Jr. Xavier Booker updates
9. Michigan State vs Oregon injury news
10. Big Ten football updates

#Michigan #States #Jeremy #Fears #Xavier #Booker #Oregon