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Phoenix Suns guard Jimmer Fredette has never actually played for the Utah Jazz, but he did play his collegiate basketball at BYU, which is located in Utah. Known for his ridiculous range from beyond the arc, Fredette became a Utah legend, and to this day, he is still beloved in the state. That was on […]

Jimmer Fredette is back in the NBA, and the sharpshooter is thankful the Phoenix Suns are giving him another chance to live out his dream and play against the best basketball players in the world. Fredette was a college basketball star at BYU and many thought he was going to have a successful career in the […]

It may be hard to remember that Jimmer Fredette was a top 10 pick in the 2011 NBA Draft. The former BYU star was one of the earliest Internet sensations of this decade, shooting from all over the floor and seemingly destined to bring his long-range heroics to the NBA. But Fredette struggled to even […]

The Phoenix Suns have brought Jimmer Fredette back to the NBA. According to Fredette on Instagram, he’s excited to be there. https://www.instagram.com/p/BvUYerzBnuJ/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link Fredette was one of the most electric college basketball players of all time. The guard carried BYU in 2011 thanks to his ridiculous range and scoring abilities. He never really captured that magic […]

NBA insider Shams Charania of The Athletic recently announced some big news on Twitter involving former lottery pick Jimmer Fredette and the Phoenix Suns. According to Shams, the Suns have agreed on a deal with Fredette for a two-year contract: Guard Jimmer Fredette has agreed to a two-year deal with the Phoenix Suns, league sources […]

The Phoenix Suns will reportedly meet with former NBA shooting guard Jimmer Fredette on Thursday and could sign him for the rest of the season, according to 98.7 FM Arizona’s Sports Station’s John Gambadoro. The Suns currently have an open roster spot. Suns are meeting with former BYU star Jimmer Fredette tomorrow, could sign for […]

In an interview with HoopsHype‘s Bryan Kalbrosky, former NBA point guard Jimmer Fredette discussed his hopes to return stateside after dominating in China’s professional basketball league (the CBA) with the Shangai Sharks. Fredette, who was the 10th overall pick in the 2011 NBA Draft, is averaging 38.0 points, 6.0 assists, 5.8 rebounds, and 3.5 steals […]

Jimmer Fredette is perhaps the most beloved American player not currently in an NBA roster, as fans have constantly clamored for his return to the league after seeing his exploits in the Chinese Basketball Association and their prayers answered during crossover preseason games that often have him bring the fireworks. While many NBA talents have […]

Jimmer Fredette, the former 10th overall pick of the 2011 NBA Draft, just dropped 75 points in China for the Shanghai Sharks. Along with 75 points, Fredette almost had a triple-double as he also tallied eight rebounds and seven assists. In addition, the 29-year-old was 24-of-34 from the field, including 7-of-10 on 3-pointers, and was 20-of-21 […]

Jimmer Fredette let everyone know he is still around with his performance in the TBT tournament, leading Team Fredette to the semifinals of the winner-take-all tournament. He showcased what everyone already knows and that is he can hit any shot from deep, and Fredette thinks he’s a perfect fit to today’s game with the way that […]

Jimmer Fredette entered the NBA with a sizable amount of hype when he was the No. 10 pick in the 2011 NBA Draft out of BYU. Fredette took college basketball by storm with his scoring binges and outside shooting displays, and the Sacramento Kings were hoping the guard could help change their fortunes. Unfortunately, Fredette […]

If nothing else, Jimmer Fredette is always exciting. The former BYU star and lottery pick never panned out in the NBA, but he’s still shocking fans with nifty plays. In The Basketball Tournament, Fredette stole the ball from his man and dribbled the ball through fellow former NBAer, Jared Sullinger’s legs. Fredette then led the breakout […]

Perhaps this isn’t your father’s Jimmer Fredette—or, more appropriately, your Jimmer (just as you know him). The BYU product who dominated the collegiate ranks yet never could quite fit in at the next level now feels he’s a much better player and with that, is eyeing a return to the NBA, via Liz Roscher of […]

There are some basketball players that came when they came out of college and declare for the NBA draft, many think they will be starts. Greg Oden and Jimmer Fredette are two of those players. However, Oden’s career never took off because of injuries, and Fredette’s flamed out because his game never translated to the […]

Jimmer Fredette’s professional career never took off the way many believed it would, but he’s still got that magic touch. While playing in ESPN’s The Basketball Tournament, Fredette pulls up from deep to bury a three and take the lead. This shot brings back memories of Fredette’s days at BYU. Fredette’s squad fought off the […]

The itch to play in the NBA is still there for former college hoops superstar Jimmer Fredette. The BYU Cougars great recently spoke with Myron Medcalf of ESPN and expressed his continued desire to find his way back to the greatest basketball league in the world. “I would always love to get another chance in […]

On Friday, ex-NBA guards Jimmer Fredette and Stephon Marbury got into an altercation during the third quarter of a Chinese Basketball Association game in Shanghai. In a video posted to Twitter via Alex Kennedy of HoopsHype, the incident between the two players occurred late in the third quarter when Fredette; who plays for the hosting Shanghai […]

Since deciding to take his talents to China last year, Jimmer Fredette quickly established himself as a cut above the rest in the CBA. He has had a number of incredible performances, making him a scoring leader in the league, and leading to his growing popularity in the country. Not even completing a full season […]

Once one of the deadliest three-point shooters and scorers in the college game, Jimmer Fredette has decided that he won’t be making an NBA comeback just yet. Fredette has reportedly agreed to a $1.8 million deal with the Shanghai Sharks in the Chinese Basketball Association. The Shanghai Sharks are bringing back China's scoring king Jimmer […]

In case you still don’t know, Jimmer Fredette is a good shooter. Despite playing professionally in China now, the former BYU-product continues to impress NBA scouts and having them consider him for a comeback in the league. He was recently asked to shoot 100 3-pointers to raise funds for a charity, with each made basket […]

After his successful stint in China, Jimmer Fredette drew attention from some NBA teams who wanted to secure his services to try and bolster their lineups. Although he received a few offers, he apparently turned them down when he went back to the U.S. It was reported that he did not accept some 10-day offers […]

Former NBA journeyman Jimmer Fredette enjoyed an extremely successful weekend, featuring in the Chinese Basketball Association’s All-Star weekend. The former BYU standout played in the annual exhibition game on Sunday, finishing the game as the leading scorer with 32 points. This was a statement performance from a player who has spent the last few years […]

After the lack of interest he had from NBA teams this offseason, former BYU star Jimmer Fredette decided to bring his talents to China and joined the Shanghai Sharks of the Chinese Basketball Association. On Sunday night, he had a chance to showcase his skills once again in the U.S. when his new team faced […]

It was announced last month that NBA journeyman Jimmer Fredette would be heading to the largest city in the world – Shanghai. The former BYU standout signed a deal to play for Yao Ming’s Shanghai Sharks in the Chinese Basketball Association in the forthcoming season and it’s now time for him to make the journey […]

For former BYU standout Jimmer Fredette, the struggle to find a regular rotation spot continues. The tenth pick of the 2011 NBA draft has been dogged in his determination to find a consistent role within an organization. The twenty-seven year old played two years for the Sacramento Kings before being moved to the Chicago Bulls. […]

Jimmer Fredette entered the NBA with a lot of hype surrounding him, some of which was self-inflicted. The BYU standout was the subject of national news stories, numerous YouTube videos following his daily life and basketball career before he had even stepped on an NBA court. He was the leading scorer in all of NCAA […]

Jimmer Fredette was recently waived by the San Antonio Spurs, his fourth team in four years in the NBA. Despite huge success in college at BYU where he averaged almost 30 points per game, Jimmer hasn’t been able to found success in the pros. Michael Lee of Yahoo recently asked people around the league why […]