Jimmer Fredette

Jimmer Fredette, born on February twenty-fifth, nineteen eighty-nine, is a distinguished American former professional basketball player who has transitioned into a pivotal role as the managing director of the USA Basketball 3x3 Men’s National Team. His journey in basketball is marked by remarkable achievements, including being named the National Player of the Year in two thousand eleven while playing for the BYU Cougars, where he led all of NCAA Division I in scoring during his senior season.

In the two thousand eleven NBA draft, Fredette was selected as the tenth overall pick, embarking on a professional career that saw him play for various teams in the NBA and the NBA Development League, as well as internationally. His accolades include being named the CBA Most Valuable Player in two thousand seventeen and contributing to a championship team in the GBL in two thousand twenty.

Fredette's passion for basketball extended into the realm of 3x3 competition, where he began participating in two thousand twenty-two. His international prowess in this format has been recognized with two gold medals and one silver medal. In two thousand twenty-four, he proudly represented Team USA at the Summer Olympics, marking a significant milestone as part of the inaugural USA Basketball 3x3 Men's National Team to compete on this prestigious stage.