Michigan St.'s Fears gets tech for another kick at player's groin

"During an in-game interview on CBS, Michigan State coach Tom Izzo said Fears is under a microscope because of what was said following the previous game. 'I told him I don't even want him breathing wrong,' Izzo said."

"In a game at Minnesota, Fears swung his leg backward to hit Langston Reynolds' groin area and was called for a foul -- and a technical on review. He was scrutinized again in the following game when Illinois coach Brad Underwood asked officials to review whether Fears intentionally tripped David Mirkovic."

"Fears has had a breakout season in his third year at Michigan State after bouncing back last season from a near-death experience. His freshman year was cut short because he needed a 3-hour surgery to remove a bullet from his left thigh."

Michigan State point guard Jeremy Fears Jr. was called for a technical foul after video review showed him swinging his leg backward into opponent Elliot Cadeau during the first half of a game against No. 3 Michigan. This incident follows previous controversial plays where Fears appeared to intentionally trip an opponent and kicked another player's groin area. Coach Tom Izzo acknowledged Fears is under heightened scrutiny due to these incidents, stating he told the player not to make any questionable moves. Despite the disciplinary attention, Fears has had a breakout season in his third year after recovering from a serious injury sustained during his freshman year when he was shot and required surgery.

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