Jimmer Fredette

James Taft " Jimmer " Fredette ( born February 25, 1989 in Glens Falls, New York ) is an American professional basketball player who was known by his college career at Brigham Young University. In 2011, he was the player with the most points in the top division of the university sports association NCAA. In addition, he was honored with several " Player of the Year " awards, including the Wooden Award, the Naismith Award, the Adolph Rupp Trophy and the Oscar Robertson Trophy.

Childhood

Fredette was born as the youngest of three children. His parents are Al and Kay Fredette. Nicknamed the " Jimmer " he received from his mother. From childhood he showed an unusual commitment to sport.

NBA

In the 2011 NBA Draft Fredette was selected tenth of the Milwaukee Bucks, but issued shortly thereafter, according to a previously signed agreement, to the Sacramento Kings. After several disappointing years with the Sacramento Kings, his club sacked him in late February 2014. Already on March 2, 2014, signed a contract with Fredette the Chicago Bulls until the end of Season 2013 / 14th