# VITAL RETENTION: Jeremy Fears & Coen Carr LEAD Michigan State's CHARGE for Big Ten Greatness

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Podcast: [Locked On College Basketball](https://stenobird.com/podcast/locked-on-college-basketball-816318)
Published: 2026-07-09T07:00:00+00:00
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## Resource

Michigan State Spartans eye a Final Four return as Jeremy Fears Jr. leads a high-powered, veteran squad into the 2026-27 college basketball season. Coen Carr’s explosive athleticism and new transfers raise expectations in East Lansing—can this cohesive core fill the massive rebounding void left by Carson Cooper and Jaxon Kohler? Isaac Schade and Matt Sheehan debate Michigan State’s potential for a deep NCAA Tournament run, analyze the impact of the Spartans’ perimeter firepower, and spotlight the pivotal roles of Jordan Scott and breakout freshman Jasiah Jervis. From Tom Izzo’s evolving game plan to the Big Ten title race with Illinois and a reeling Michigan squad, this episode covers projected starting lineups, key position battles, and why MSU’s depth may be the X-factor. Will this be the team that sends Tom Izzo back to the national spotlight, or is another early exit looming?

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