Jimmer Fredette, the former NBA guard, didn’t just return to competition this past weekend, he absolutely owned it. He was named MVP of a two-day FIBA 3×3 tournament in Phoenix, leading Team Miami to an undefeated 5-0 record.
Jimmer’s Ridiculous Stat Line
He piled up 27 points, pulled down 11 rebounds, and dished out 15 key assists across the entire event. That’s a full stat sheet, showing he’s not just a scorer in this format. Team Miami sealed the deal in Sunday’s final, beating Amsterdam 22-16. He was the difference maker for sure.
The Return Nobody Expected
This comeback is wild, right? Fredette, who was the national college player of the year in 2011 after his legendary run at BYU, had a six-season NBA career and played overseas. He even earned a silver medal representing the USA in the 3×3 format back in the 2023 FIBA World Cup. But here’s the kicker: he was actually named the managing director for the men’s 3×3 team in May 2025. He literally stepped down from that role just to get back on the court and play again. Talk about passion!
What’s next for the MVP? Fredette and Team Miami are headed to Deqing, China, as part of the FIBA 3×3 World Tour. You gotta wonder if this is just the start of something special.
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Originally reported by Bleacher Report.
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