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| Jimmer Fredette | |
|---|---|
| Name | Jimmer Fredette |
| Position | Guard |
| Weight lb | 200 |
| Nationality | American |
| Birth date | 25 February 1989 |
| Birth place | Fremont, New York |
| High school | Niagara Falls (Niagara Falls, New York) |
| College | BYU (2007–2011) |
| Draft year | 2011 |
| Draft pick | 10 |
| Draft team | Milwaukee Bucks |
Jimmer Fredette is an American professional basketball player and coach known for his prolific scoring at Brigham Young University and his subsequent career in the National Basketball Association and international leagues. He gained national attention during the 2010–11 NCAA season for record-setting scoring performances and became a cultural phenomenon colloquially associated with long-range shooting and offensive creativity. His career has included stints with multiple NBA franchises, the Chinese Basketball Association, and roles in broadcasting and coaching.
Born in Fremont, New York, Fredette grew up in a family with roots in Niagara Falls, New York and attended Niagara Falls High School, where he played for the school's basketball program. As a high school athlete he participated in regional tournaments and summer circuits linked to programs around Upstate New York, competing against prospects headed to institutions like Syracuse University, University of Connecticut, Pittsburgh, and Rutgers University. Recruited by coaches from Gonzaga University, University of San Diego, Colorado State University, and Boston College, he elected to enroll at Brigham Young University following a visit influenced by the coaching staff and the university's association with The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.
At BYU, Fredette played under head coach Dave Rose and emerged as a primary scorer for the BYU Cougars, competing in the Mountain West Conference and facing opponents such as the San Diego State Aztecs, UNLV, New Mexico, and Kansas. His junior season culminated in the 2011 campaign when he led the nation in scoring and earned awards including the Naismith College Player of the Year, the Wooden Award, and recognition from the Associated Press as the AP College Basketball Player of the Year. He produced signature performances against programs like Gonzaga, Saint Mary's, and Iona, and participated in the NCAA Division I men's basketball tournament where BYU faced teams such as Florida and Marquette. Scouts compared his shot creation to guards from Duke, North Carolina, and Kentucky, noting influences from players who starred in Big East Conference and ACC programs.
Fredette was selected 10th overall in the 2011 NBA draft by the Milwaukee Bucks, then traded to the Sacramento Kings. In the NBA he played for the Chicago Bulls, New Orleans Pelicans, and returned to the Sacramento Kings organization in various roles, competing against franchises including the Los Angeles Lakers, Golden State Warriors, Houston Rockets, San Antonio Spurs, Oklahoma City Thunder, and Portland Trail Blazers. After initial years in the NBA Development League with affiliates like the Reno Bighorns, he moved to the Chinese Basketball Association where he starred for the Shanghai Sharks and matched up with players from clubs such as the Beijing Ducks, Guangdong Southern Tigers, and Zhejiang Lions. His play overseas included seasons in Spain's Liga ACB, and exhibitions against teams organized by entities like EuroLeague. During his professional tenure he shared rosters or court time with players like DeMarcus Cousins, Tyreke Evans, Derrick Rose, Rajon Rondo, and coaches linked to franchises such as George Karl and Mike Malone.
Fredette participated in international competition representing programs and invitational teams that played against national squads from China men's national basketball team, Spain national basketball team, Argentina national basketball team, and others. He was involved in offseason exhibitions and camps connected to organizations like FIBA and faced international players who competed in EuroBasket, FIBA World Cup, and the Olympic Games qualifying circuits. His time in the CBA brought matchups with imports from United States, Philippines, Australia, and Serbia, and he engaged with international coaches familiar from tournaments such as the FIBA Asia Cup and the William Jones Cup.
Fredette's style emphasized perimeter shooting, off-the-dribble creation, and scoring volume reminiscent of guards from programs like Gonzaga and UConn. Analysts compared his offensive impact to prolific scorers seen in the NBA and EuroLeague, citing range beyond the three-point arc, step-back jumpers, and pull-up threes similar to techniques employed by players from Villanova, Creighton, and Providence. His collegiate scoring records influenced recruiting narratives across the Mountain West Conference and led to commercial attention from media outlets including ESPN, CBS Sports, Sports Illustrated, The New York Times, and USA Today. Fredette's legacy includes inspiring guard prospects in regions such as Upstate New York, California prep basketball, and Nevada basketball, and contributing to discussions about offensive spacing in professional schemes deployed by franchises like the Sacramento Kings and Golden State Warriors.
Fredette's personal life has involved public ties to The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints and community engagement in locales including Provo, Utah, Salt Lake City, Utah, and Shanghai. He has participated in charity clinics, youth camps, and fundraising events associated with organizations like Special Olympics, local youth leagues, and university athletic foundations. Off the court, he has appeared in media productions and commentary roles with broadcasters such as ESPN, TBS, and regional sports networks affiliated with teams from the NBA and CBA.
Category:American basketball players Category:BYU Cougars men's basketball players Category:National Basketball Association players