History of Jimmer Fredette in Timeline
Jimmer Fredette is an American basketball player known for his exceptional scoring ability. As a college athlete at BYU, he led NCAA Division I in scoring in 2011, earning him the National Player of the Year award. He was drafted into the NBA in 2011 with the 10th overall pick.
1981: Danny Ainge Sets BYU's NCAA Tournament Scoring Record
In 1981, Danny Ainge set BYU's record for most points scored in an NCAA tournament game.
1981: BYU's Last Sweet Sixteen Appearance
The last time BYU reached the Sweet Sixteen round of the NCAA Tournament before 2011 was in 1981.
February 25, 1989: Birth of Jimmer Fredette
Jimmer Fredette was born on February 25, 1989.
1990: Marty Haws Earns First-Team All-Conference Honors
Marty Haws became BYU's first point guard to earn first-team all-conference honors since 1990.
1998: Lindsay Fredette Crowned Miss Teen New York
Jimmer Fredette's older sister, Lindsay, was crowned Miss Teen New York in 1998.
2006: Third Place Finish at AAU National Championships
In 2006, Jimmer Fredette and his team, the Albany City Rocks, secured a third-place victory over the Minnesota Magic at the AAU National Championships.
2007: Beginning of Collegiate Basketball Career at BYU
Jimmer Fredette began playing college basketball at Brigham Young University (BYU) in 2007.
December 28, 2009: New BYU and McKale Center Scoring Record
Jimmer Fredette established new scoring records for both BYU and the McKale Center with 49 points against the Arizona Wildcats on December 28, 2009.
March 11, 2010: Breaking Mountain West Conference Tournament Records
During a game against TCU on March 11, 2010, Jimmer Fredette set new records for the Mountain West Conference tournament with his impressive 45-point performance, including a record-breaking 23 made free throws.
March 18, 2010: BYU's First NCAA Tournament Win in 17 Years
Jimmer Fredette led BYU to their first NCAA tournament victory in 17 years on March 18, 2010, tying Danny Ainge's 1981 record for most points scored in an NCAA tournament game with his 37-point performance against Florida.
December 8, 2010: "The Hometown Classic"
Jimmer Fredette returned to his hometown of Glens Falls on December 8, 2010, for a game against Vermont dubbed "The Hometown Classic."
January 5, 2011: 39 Points Against UNLV
On January 5, 2011, Jimmer Fredette scored 39 points against UNLV.
January 11, 2011: Season-High 47 Points Against Utah
On January 11, 2011, Jimmer Fredette achieved a season-high score of 47 points, including a remarkable 40-foot buzzer-beater to end the first half, in BYU's road victory against their rivals, the Utah Utes.
January 2011: Sports Illustrated Article Published
In January 2011, a Sports Illustrated article was published featuring Jimmer Fredette's playing style, written by Kelli Anderson.
January 26, 2011: Victory Over Undefeated San Diego State
On January 26, 2011, Jimmer Fredette scored 43 points against a previously undefeated San Diego State team, securing a 71-58 victory for BYU.
February 5, 2011: Mountain West Conference All-Time Leading Scorer
Jimmer Fredette became the Mountain West Conference's all-time leading scorer on February 5, 2011, during a game against UNLV at the Marriott Center.
March 7, 2011: Mountain West Conference Player of the Year and CBSSports.com National Player of the Year
Jimmer Fredette received both the Mountain West Conference Player of the Year and the CBSSports.com National Player of the Year awards on March 7, 2011.
March 11, 2011: Breaking BYU's Career Scoring Record and Setting a New Single-Game Scoring Record
Jimmer Fredette broke BYU's career scoring record, previously held by Danny Ainge, and set a new single-game scoring record with 52 points against New Mexico on March 11, 2011, during the semifinals of the Mountain West Conference Championship Tournament.
March 17, 2011: Leading BYU to Victory in the First Round of the NCAA Tournament
Jimmer Fredette led BYU to a 74-66 victory over Wofford in the first round of the NCAA tournament on March 17, 2011, securing their place in the second round for the second consecutive year.
March 19, 2011: Reaching the Third Round of the NCAA Tournament
On March 19, 2011, Jimmer Fredette led BYU to defeat Gonzaga, advancing to the third round of the NCAA Tournament (Sweet Sixteen) for the first time since 1981.
June 23, 2011: NBA Draft and Trade
On June 23, 2011, Jimmer Fredette was drafted by the Milwaukee Bucks as the 10th overall pick but was promptly traded to the Sacramento Kings. The multi-player deal involved the Milwaukee Bucks, Charlotte Bobcats, and Sacramento Kings.
December 17, 2011: NBA Debut
Jimmer Fredette made his NBA debut in a preseason game against the Golden State Warriors on December 17, 2011, scoring a team-high 21 points and grabbing 4 rebounds.
2011: "Jimmermania" and Media Attention
Following his 43-point game against San Diego State in 2011, Jimmer Fredette experienced a surge in media attention and popularity, a phenomenon dubbed "Jimmermania." His name even became a verb, with opponents on whom he scored heavily being "Jimmered."
2011: National Player of the Year
In 2011, Jimmer Fredette was unanimously recognized as the National Player of the Year for his outstanding senior year performance. He received this honor from various organizations, including the Associated Press, Basketball Times, CBSSports.com, the National Association of Basketball Coaches, SI.com, Athlon Sports, and Sporting News.
2011: Completion of Collegiate Basketball Career at BYU
In 2011, Jimmer Fredette completed his college basketball career at Brigham Young University.
2011: NCAA Division I Leading Scorer and National Player of the Year
In 2011, Jimmer Fredette became the leading scorer in NCAA Division I during his senior year at BYU, earning him the National Player of the Year award.
January 10, 2012: First NBA Start
On January 10, 2012, Jimmer Fredette earned his first starting position in a game against the Philadelphia 76ers.
2012: Marries Whitney Wonnacott
Jimmer Fredette and his wife, Whitney Wonnacott, were married in 2012 in the Denver Colorado Temple. The couple met while attending BYU, where Whitney was a cheerleader.
February 12, 2014: Career-High Score
Jimmer Fredette achieved a career-high score of 24 points, along with two assists, during an overtime victory against the New York Knicks on February 12, 2014.
February 27, 2014: Contract Buyout
On February 27, 2014, the Sacramento Kings bought out Jimmer Fredette's contract, making him a free agent.
March 2, 2014: Signing with the Chicago Bulls
On March 2, 2014, Jimmer Fredette signed with the Chicago Bulls for the remainder of the 2013-2014 season.
July 24, 2014: Signing with the New Orleans Pelicans
On July 24, 2014, Jimmer Fredette signed a contract with the New Orleans Pelicans.
2014: Mount McGregor Correctional Facility Closes
The Mount McGregor Correctional Facility, where Jimmer Fredette and his brother played basketball with inmates, closed in 2014. Fredette credits those experiences with helping him focus in difficult situations.
December 31, 2014: Season-Best Game with Pelicans
Jimmer Fredette had his best game of the season on December 31, 2014, scoring 14 points and getting 3 rebounds in a close overtime loss to the San Antonio Spurs.
February 24, 2015: Joel Wincowski Surpasses Fredette's High School Scoring Record
On February 24, 2015, Lake George senior Joel Wincowski surpassed Jimmer Fredette's all-time Section 2 high school scoring record.
July 22, 2015: Signing with the San Antonio Spurs
Jimmer Fredette signed with the San Antonio Spurs on July 22, 2015.
October 21, 2015: Waived by the Spurs
On October 21, 2015, the San Antonio Spurs waived Jimmer Fredette after he participated in two preseason games.
November 10, 2015: Re-Signing with the Pelicans
The New Orleans Pelicans re-signed Jimmer Fredette on November 10, 2015, utilizing an NBA hardship exception to accommodate injuries on their roster.
November 28, 2015: Return to Westchester Knicks
On November 28, 2015, Jimmer Fredette rejoined the Westchester Knicks.
January 29, 2016: D-League All-Star Selection
Jimmer Fredette was chosen for the East All-Star team for the 2016 NBA D-League All-Star Game on January 29, 2016.
February 22, 2016: Signing with the New York Knicks
Jimmer Fredette signed a 10-day contract with the New York Knicks on February 22, 2016, and made his debut that night against the Toronto Raptors.
August 2, 2016: Signing with Shanghai Sharks
Jimmer Fredette signed a contract with the Shanghai Sharks of the Chinese Basketball Association (CBA) on August 2, 2016.
2016: All-NBA D-League Second Team and Denver Nuggets Summer League
Jimmer Fredette was named to the All-NBA D-League Second Team at the end of the season in 2016. He also played for the Denver Nuggets Summer League team but did not secure an NBA contract.
February 19, 2017: Career-High 73 Points in CBA
On February 19, 2017, Jimmer Fredette set a career-high with 73 points in a Shanghai Sharks game against the Zhejiang Guangsha Lions, although the Sharks ultimately lost.
July 23, 2017: Re-Signing with Shanghai Sharks
On July 23, 2017, Jimmer Fredette re-signed with the Shanghai Sharks for two more years.
2017: Coach for Team Fredette in The Basketball Tournament
In 2017, Jimmer Fredette coached Team Fredette in the first round of The Basketball Tournament, where they lost to Team Utah, 100-97.
2017: CBA Most Valuable Player Award
Jimmer Fredette was named the CBA Most Valuable Player in 2017.
2017: Misses Playoff Game for Birth of First Child
During the 2017 CBA playoffs, Jimmer Fredette missed his team's first game to be with his wife, Whitney, in Denver for the birth of their first child.
2018: CBA Scoring Leader
At the conclusion of the 2018-2019 CBA season, Jimmer Fredette achieved the highest total points in the league.
2018: Player for Team Fredette in The Basketball Tournament
Jimmer Fredette played for Team Fredette in the 2018 The Basketball Tournament, leading them to the semifinals where they lost to Eberlein Drive, 80-76.
March 22, 2019: Return to the NBA with Phoenix Suns
Jimmer Fredette returned to the NBA and signed a two-year contract with the Phoenix Suns on March 22, 2019. He made his return debut against his original NBA team, the Sacramento Kings.
July 15, 2019: Signing with Panathinaikos
On July 15, 2019, Jimmer Fredette joined Panathinaikos, a Greek team competing in the Greek Basket League and the EuroLeague.
July 4, 2020: Contract Termination with Panathinaikos
Due to financial difficulties arising from the COVID-19 pandemic, Panathinaikos terminated Jimmer Fredette's contract on July 4, 2020.
December 29, 2020: Shanghai Sharks All-Time 3-Point Leader
On December 29, 2020, Jimmer Fredette became the Shanghai Sharks' all-time leading scorer for 3-pointers.
2020: GBL Championship
In 2020, Jimmer Fredette was part of the GBL championship team.
August 5, 2021: Denver Nuggets Summer League (Second Stint)
Jimmer Fredette joined the Denver Nuggets Summer League roster for a second time on August 5, 2021, but withdrew shortly after due to unspecified circumstances.
October 25, 2022: Selected for USA Men's 2022 3x3 AmeriCup Team
On October 25, 2022, Jimmer Fredette, along with Canyon Barry, Kareem Maddox, and Dylan Travis, was chosen to represent the USA Men's 2022 3x3 AmeriCup team.
2022: Player for The Money Team in The Basketball Tournament
In 2022, Jimmer Fredette returned as a player in The Basketball Tournament, this time with The Money Team.
2022: Beginning of 3x3 Basketball Career
Jimmer Fredette began his 3x3 basketball career in 2022.
2023: Wins Silver Medal in FIBA 3x3 World Cup
In 2023, Jimmer Fredette played for Team USA in the FIBA 3x3 World Cup, winning a silver medal and earning a spot on the Team of the Tournament.
July 2024: Representing Team USA at the 2024 Summer Olympics
Jimmer Fredette is set to represent Team USA at the 2024 Summer Olympics in 3x3 basketball, marking the first time a USA Basketball 3x3 Men's National Team will compete in the Olympics.
July 2024: Represents Team USA at 2024 Summer Olympics in 3x3 Basketball
Jimmer Fredette is set to represent Team USA in July 2024 at the 2024 Summer Olympics, as part of the first USA Basketball 3x3 Men's National Team to ever participate in the Olympics.