Justin Sears was named Ivy League Player of the Year twice, in 2015 and 2016.
13 Facts About Justin Sears
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Justin was born to Ryan and Lorna Sears and brought up in Plainfield, New Jersey.
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Jordan started playing basketball in sixth grade, and Justin began playing for fun with the Catholic Youth Organization at around the same time.
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Justin Sears competed at a higher level in eighth grade, after his father's friend encouraged him to play in a league in Plainfield.
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Justin Sears became the second player in school history to record over 1,000 in each category.
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Justin Sears appeared in the NJSIAA Tournament of Champions championship game two times, losing to St Anthony High School on both occasions.
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On October 29,2011, Justin Sears committed to play college basketball at Yale University with the Bulldogs.
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On November 28,2018 Justin Sears signed with EWE Baskets Oldenburg.
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Justin Sears attended high school at The Academy For Information Technology in Scotch Plains, New Jersey.
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Justin Sears often prioritized his academics over his athletics, despite receiving offers from several NCAA Division I colleges.
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In order for Justin to attend Yale University, the Sears family had to pay about $54,000 per year.
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At Yale, Justin Sears has taken environmental politics and law classes.
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Justin Sears's major was undeclared, with an interest in economics.