Jimmer Fredette Bids Farewell to Basketball After Stellar Career Spanning College, NBA, and International Play
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Jimmer Fredette, renowned for his college basketball prowess at BYU and subsequent career in the NBA and abroad, has announced his retirement at the age of 36. His career highlights include leading BYU to the NCAA Sweet 16, being named National Player of the Year, and earning MVP honors in the Chinese Basketball League. Despite a challenging NBA stint, Fredette found success internationally, notably in China and with USA Basketball's 3x3 team at the Paris Olympics, where an injury cut his participation short.
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Jimmer Fredette announced his retirement from basketball at age 36.
Fredette's college career at BYU was marked by 'Jimmermania' and leading the team to the NCAA Sweet 16.
He was named National Player of the Year in 2011 and led Division I in scoring as a senior.
His NBA career spanned six seasons across five teams, with limited success.
Fredette achieved significant success in China, earning MVP honors and posting high-scoring games.
He represented the USA in 3x3 basketball at the Paris Olympics but was sidelined by an injury.
Fredette expressed gratitude for his career and excitement for future endeavors with his family.
