Jimmer Fredette
- 13 Year Pro Basketball Player
- 2024 Olympian
Jimmer Fredette Speaker Biography
Jimmer Fredette became a national sensation while playing college basketball at Brigham Young University. Fredette averaged 22.1 points per game as a junior and led the nation with 28.9 points per game during his senior season in 2010-11. That season he broke 12 BYU scoring records and six Mid West Conference scoring records in route to earning National Player of the Year honors from the Associated Press, Basketball Times, NABC, SI.com, and Sporting News.
He also earned consensus First-Team All-American and MWC Player of the Year honors while also earning the Lowe’s Senior CLASS Award. After being selected with the 10th overall pick by the Sacramento Kings in the 2011 NBA Draft he earned the prestigious Male Athlete of Year Award at the 2011 ESPY Awards. Fredette played his first three seasons with the Kings, then spent time with the Chicago Bulls, New Orleans Pelicans and New York Knicks. He had his share of banner moments, including being named a D-League All-Star while with the Knicks organization in 2016
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The pursuit of excellence: Drawing on his work ethic that began in childhood and continued through his college success, Fredette speaks about the dedication and practice required to reach elite levels.
Perseverance and handling disappointment: Fredette candidly discusses his difficult NBA journey and subsequent career ups and downs. This enables him to share how to overcome setbacks and find new avenues for success.
Kindness and character: During his overseas career, Fredette was known for treating people with kindness and respect. He has since been featured in “Choose Kindness” programs, emphasizing that success is about being a good person, not just about your athletic achievements.
Faith and family: As an active member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, Fredette often discusses the importance of his faith and family in navigating life’s challenges. He has spoken at faith-based events and was featured in an article about living his values while playing basketball abroad.
Teamwork and leadership: As a former team captain and standout player at BYU, Fredette can discuss the dynamics of working within a team. His time in different leagues and with different teams gives him a unique perspective on being a good teammate.
Transitioning from one career to another: Following his retirement from playing, Fredette became the managing director for the USA Basketball 3×3 men’s program. He can speak to the experience of moving into a new leadership role in the same sport and promoting its growth.
