Anton Bonke exits NBA Draft as MSU basketball waits on Jeremy Fears Jr.
Anton Bonke has officially withdrawn from the NBA Draft, allowing him to join Michigan State basketball for the upcoming season. The decision comes as the team awaits Jeremy Fears Jr.'s choice regarding his future. Coach Tom Izzo expressed optimism about Fears returning to the Spartans' roster.
- ▪Anton Bonke is a 7-foot-2 center who averaged 10.6 points, 8.3 rebounds, and 1.5 blocks per game last season at Charlotte.
- ▪The deadline for underclassmen to return to college was on May 27, 2026.
- ▪Jeremy Fears Jr. is a redshirt sophomore point guard who earned All-America and All-Big Ten honors in the previous season.
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