Spears, a guard out of Notre Dame Prep in Connecticut, checks in at #15 among the shooting guards and #87 overall. Spears excels on the defensive end of the floor, where his combination of positional size and length, allows him to guard up and down a lineup. He uses his length to be disruptive in passing lanes and, as an on-ball defender, to make life difficult for opposing ball-handlers. Offensively, he does a nice job of getting out and running the floor in transition, where he can finish plays with athleticism at the rim or stretch the floor as a shot maker from behind the arc.

Spears is a player with a high ceiling whose game continues to trend upward. He plays with a maturity beyond his years, making smart decisions and staying composed in key moments. His skill set and approach allow him to impact the game in multiple ways. Spears is a name we’re set to hear more and more of as he continues to develop.

Spears, a two-way wing out of Stratford High School in Connecticut, has the ability to score the basketball in a variety of ways on the offensive end of the floor. He’s a capable perimeter shooter that has good range on his jumper in catch and shoot situations. He does a nice job of attacking off the bounce, showing a quick first step and some creativity around the rim as a finisher. He’s gotten stronger and now seems more capable of playing through contact. Defensively, he guards up and down a position and has the ability to make plays in passing lanes.