History of Jimmer Fredette in Timeline

Jimmer Fredette is an American basketball player renowned for his prolific scoring ability. He gained national recognition as the 2011 National Player of the Year while playing college basketball for BYU, where he led NCAA Division I in scoring during his senior season. Following his impressive college career, Fredette was drafted 10th overall in the 2011 NBA draft. Despite not achieving sustained NBA success, he has continued his professional career in other leagues, showcasing his offensive talent internationally.

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1981: BYU Last Sweet Sixteen Appearance

In 1981, BYU last appeared in the Sweet Sixteen before Jimmer Fredette led them there again on March 19, 2011.

1981: BYU NCAA Tournament Record

In 1981, Danny Ainge set a BYU record for most points scored in an NCAA tournament game, a record that Jimmer Fredette later tied on March 18, 2010.

February 25, 1989: Jimmer Fredette Born

On February 25, 1989, James Taft "Jimmer" Fredette was born. He would grow up to become an American basketball player.

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1990: Last BYU Point Guard All-Conference Honors

In 1990, Marty Haws was the last BYU point guard to earn first-team all-conference honors until Jimmer Fredette.

1998: Sister Wins Miss Teen New York

In 1998, Jimmer Fredette's older sister, Lindsay, won the title of Miss Teen New York.

2006: AAU National Championships

In 2006, Jimmer Fredette averaged 25 points per game to help the Albany City Rocks to a third-place win over the Minnesota Magic at the AAU National Championships.

2007: BYU Career Begins

In 2007, Jimmer Fredette began his collegiate basketball career at Brigham Young University (BYU).

December 28, 2009: 49 Points vs Arizona Wildcats

On December 28, 2009, Jimmer Fredette scored 49 points against the Arizona Wildcats, setting a new BYU record and a new McKale Center record for points scored in a single game.

March 11, 2010: 45 Points vs TCU

On March 11, 2010, Jimmer Fredette scored 45 points in a 95–85 win over TCU. His scoring broke the cumulative Mountain West Conference tournament and single-game tournament records, and his free throw shooting broke the MWC tournament record for free throws in a single game.

March 18, 2010: BYU First Round Win

On March 18, 2010, Jimmer Fredette scored 37 points to help secure BYU's first-round win in the NCAA tournament against 10th-seeded Florida. This was the first time BYU had reached the second round of the tournament in 17 years. He tied a BYU record for most points scored in an NCAA tournament game.

December 8, 2010: "The Hometown Classic"

On December 8, 2010, Jimmer Fredette returned to his hometown of Glens Falls for "The Hometown Classic", where he scored 26 points against Vermont in the Glens Falls Civic Center.

January 5, 2011: 39 Points vs UNLV

On January 5, 2011, Jimmer Fredette scored 39 points against UNLV.

January 11, 2011: Season-High 47 Points vs Utah

On January 11, 2011, Jimmer Fredette scored a season-high 47 points in BYU's road victory over archrival Utah, including 32 in the first half. He also had four rebounds and six assists.

January 26, 2011: 43 Points vs San Diego State

On January 26, 2011, Jimmer Fredette scored 43 points against previously undefeated San Diego State in a 71–58 victory. Later in the season, BYU dealt SDSU its only other loss with Fredette scoring 25 points.

February 5, 2011: Mountain West Conference Leading Scorer

On February 5, 2011, Jimmer Fredette became the Mountain West Conference's all-time leading scorer with a 29-point performance versus UNLV.

March 7, 2011: Player of the Year Awards

On March 7, 2011, Jimmer Fredette was named both the Mountain West Conference's player of the year and the CBSSports.com National Player of the Year.

March 11, 2011: BYU Career Scoring Record

On March 11, 2011, Jimmer Fredette broke BYU's career scoring record and set a school single-game scoring record with 52 points against New Mexico in the Mountain West Conference Championship Tournament. BYU lost to San Diego State in the championship game.

March 17, 2011: NCAA Tournament First Round Win

On March 17, 2011, Jimmer Fredette led 3rd-seeded BYU's scoring with 32 points in the first round of the NCAA tournament, leading the Cougars to a 74–66 victory over 14th-seeded Wofford.

March 19, 2011: NCAA Tournament Sweet Sixteen

On March 19, 2011, Jimmer Fredette led BYU's scoring with 34 points as they defeated 11th-seeded Gonzaga, advancing to the Sweet Sixteen for the first time since 1981. They fell to the Florida Gators in overtime.

June 23, 2011: NBA Draft

On June 23, 2011, Jimmer Fredette was selected by the Milwaukee Bucks with the 10th overall pick in the 2011 NBA draft and subsequently traded to the Sacramento Kings.

December 17, 2011: Rookie Debut

On December 17, 2011, Jimmer Fredette made his rookie debut in a preseason game against the Golden State Warriors, scoring 21 points and recording 4 rebounds.

2011: National Player of the Year

For his senior year performance, Jimmer Fredette was unanimously named the 2011 national player of the year by several organizations, including the Associated Press and Sporting News. He was also awarded the 2011 Best Male College Athlete ESPY Award.

2011: BYU Career Ends

In 2011, Jimmer Fredette finished his basketball career at Brigham Young University (BYU).

2011: Pop Culture Phenomenon

In 2011, after BYU's nationally televised game against San Diego State, Jimmer Fredette's media attention significantly increased. He gained "pop culture lore," with his name becoming a verb. He appeared on a regional cover of Sports Illustrated for the 2011 NCAA tournament preview issue.

January 10, 2012: First Start

On January 10, 2012, Jimmer Fredette got his first start for the Sacramento Kings against the Philadelphia 76ers.

2012: Marriage to Whitney Wonnacott

In 2012, Jimmer Fredette married Whitney Wonnacott in the Denver Colorado Temple.

2013: Season with Chicago Bulls

Jimmer Fredette signed with the Chicago Bulls on March 2, 2014 for the rest of the 2013-14 season.

February 12, 2014: Career High 24 Points

On February 12, 2014, Jimmer Fredette scored a career-high 24 points, along with two assists and six three-pointers, in a 106–101 overtime win over the New York Knicks.

February 27, 2014: Contract Buyout

On February 27, 2014, Jimmer Fredette's contract was bought out by the Sacramento Kings.

March 2, 2014: Signs with Chicago Bulls

On March 2, 2014, Jimmer Fredette signed with the Chicago Bulls for the rest of the 2013–14 season.

July 24, 2014: Signs with New Orleans Pelicans

On July 24, 2014, Jimmer Fredette signed with the New Orleans Pelicans.

December 31, 2014: Season Best Game

On December 31, 2014, Jimmer Fredette had a season-best game with 14 points and 3 rebounds in a 95–93 overtime loss to the San Antonio Spurs.

February 24, 2015: High School Scoring Record Surpassed

On February 24, 2015, the all-time Section 2 high school scoring record, previously held by Jimmer Fredette, was surpassed by Lake George senior Joel Wincowski.

July 22, 2015: Signs with Spurs

On July 22, 2015, Jimmer Fredette signed with the San Antonio Spurs.

October 21, 2015: Waived by Spurs

On October 21, 2015, Jimmer Fredette was waived by the San Antonio Spurs after appearing in two preseason games.

November 10, 2015: Re-Signs with Pelicans

On November 10, 2015, Jimmer Fredette re-signed with the New Orleans Pelicans.

November 28, 2015: Reacquired by Westchester Knicks

On November 28, 2015, Jimmer Fredette was reacquired by the Westchester Knicks.

January 29, 2016: NBA D-League All-Star

On January 29, 2016, Jimmer Fredette was named to the East All-Star team for the 2016 NBA D-League All-Star Game.

February 22, 2016: Signs with New York Knicks

On February 22, 2016, Jimmer Fredette signed a ten-day contract with the New York Knicks and made his debut that night in a game against the Toronto Raptors.

August 2, 2016: Signing with the Shanghai Sharks

On August 2, 2016, Jimmer Fredette signed with the Shanghai Sharks of the Chinese Basketball Association (CBA).

2016: All-NBA D-League Second Team

At the end of the season in 2016, Jimmer Fredette was named to the All-NBA D-League Second Team. He also played for the Denver Nuggets Summer League team during the NBA offseason.

February 19, 2017: 73-Point Game

On February 19, 2017, Jimmer Fredette scored 73 points for the Shanghai Sharks in a double overtime loss to the Zhejiang Guangsha Lions.

July 23, 2017: Re-signing with the Shanghai Sharks

On July 23, 2017, Jimmer Fredette re-signed with the Shanghai Sharks on a two-year deal.

2017: Birth of First Child

During the 2017 CBA playoffs, Jimmer Fredette missed his team's first playoff game to be with his wife in Denver for the birth of their first child.

2017: CBA Most Valuable Player

In 2017, Jimmer Fredette was named the CBA Most Valuable Player.

March 22, 2019: Signing with the Phoenix Suns

On March 22, 2019, Jimmer Fredette signed a two-year contract with the Phoenix Suns, marking his return to the NBA.

July 15, 2019: Signing with Panathinaikos

On July 15, 2019, Jimmer Fredette signed a two-year contract with Panathinaikos of Greece's top-tier level Greek Basket League and the EuroLeague.

July 4, 2020: Contract Ended with Panathinaikos

On July 4, 2020, Jimmer Fredette's contract was ended by Panathinaikos due to financial difficulties caused by the pandemic.

December 29, 2020: Shanghai Sharks All Time 3-Point Leader

On December 29, 2020, Jimmer Fredette became the Shanghai Sharks all time 3-point leader.

2020: GBL Championship

In 2020, Jimmer Fredette was a member of the GBL's championship team.

August 5, 2021: Signed to Denver Nuggets Summer League Roster

On August 5, 2021, Jimmer Fredette signed to the Denver Nuggets Summer League roster for the second time, but withdrew almost immediately due to unspecified issues.

October 25, 2022: Named to USA Men's 2022 3x3 AmeriCup Team

On October 25, 2022, Jimmer Fredette was named to the USA Men's 2022 3x3 AmeriCup team.

2022: 3x3 Basketball

In 2022, Jimmer Fredette began competing in 3x3 basketball, winning two gold medals and one silver medal in international play.

2024: 2024 Summer Olympics

In 2024, Jimmer Fredette represented Team USA at the 2024 Summer Olympics as a member of the first USA Basketball 3x3 Men's National Team to compete at the Olympics. Fredette suffered an adductor tear in the second pool play game and didn't play in four of the games, and the team was eliminated after going 2–5.