Jimmer Fredette's Success and Achievements in Timeline
A closer look at the biggest achievements of Jimmer Fredette. Awards, milestones, and records that define success.
Jimmer Fredette is an American basketball player renowned for his prolific scoring ability. He achieved national prominence as the 2011 National Player of the Year while playing college basketball for BYU, where he led all of NCAA Division I in scoring during his senior year. His outstanding performance led to him being drafted tenth overall in the 2011 NBA draft.
1981: Tied BYU record
In 1981, Danny Ainge had the previous record for most points scored in an NCAA tournament, which Jimmer Fredette tied on March 18, 2010.
1990: Last Point Guard First Team
In 1990, Marty Haws was the last BYU point guard to earn first-team all-conference honors before Fredette.
December 28, 2009: Scores 49 Points
On December 28, 2009, Jimmer Fredette scored 49 points against the Arizona Wildcats, setting a new BYU record and a new McKale Center record.
March 11, 2010: Scores 45 Points Against TCU
On March 11, 2010, Jimmer Fredette scored 45 points in a win against TCU, breaking Mountain West Conference tournament records for cumulative scoring and free throw shooting.
February 5, 2011: All-time Leading Scorer
On February 5, 2011, Jimmer Fredette became the Mountain West Conference's all-time leading scorer with a 29-point game against UNLV.
March 7, 2011: Player of the Year
On March 7, 2011, Jimmer Fredette was named Mountain West Conference's player of the year and CBSSports.com National Player of the Year.
March 11, 2011: Breaks Scoring Record
On March 11, 2011, Jimmer Fredette broke BYU's career scoring record and set a single-game scoring record with 52 points against New Mexico.
2011: National Player of the Year
In 2011, Jimmer Fredette was named the National Player of the Year in college basketball after leading NCAA Division I in scoring. He was then drafted 10th overall in the NBA draft.
February 24, 2015: High School Record Surpassed
On February 24, 2015, Jimmer Fredette's Section 2 high school scoring record was surpassed by Joel Wincowski.
January 29, 2016: All-Star Selection
On January 29, 2016, Jimmer Fredette was named to the East All-Star team for the 2016 NBA D-League All-Star Game, showcasing his D-League achievements.
2016: All-NBA D-League
In 2016, Jimmer Fredette was named to the All-NBA D-League Second Team and played for the Denver Nuggets Summer League team.
February 19, 2017: Scores 73 Points
On February 19, 2017, Jimmer Fredette scored 73 points in a game against the Zhejiang Guangsha Lions, which led to him being named the CBA's International Regular Season MVP.
2017: CBA Most Valuable Player
In 2017, Jimmer Fredette was named the CBA Most Valuable Player, marking a significant achievement in his international career.
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 championship team, adding a championship to his career.
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.
