Alex VejarJimmer Fredette made countless big shots at the height of Jimmermania during this BYU days. And over the weekend, he showed he’s still got some left in the tank.
Fredette made the game-winning shot for the United States in the FIBA 3x3 AmeriCup against Puerto Rico on Sunday. His 2-pointer gave the Americans the 21-18 victory and won them the gold medal.
“It’s amazing,” Fredette said. “How fun is that, to be able to win gold and bring it home for the U.S. against some really good competition, some really stout teams. These guys are good. They play well. They play hard. We had to play against some really good basketball teams. It was great to be able to come away with a victory.”
Fredette has played for five NBA teams, and also in Greece and China, as a pro. He hopes his stint on the 3x3 team can lead to a run in the 2024 Olympics in Paris.
For now, he’ll take the gold.
“Shooters shoot,” Fredette said. “That’s what I do.”
— The Associated Press contributed to this report.
Alex is an expat from Los Angeles who started his journalism career in 2013 after attempting, and failing, to become the next great rock star. He most recently covered local sports in Chico.