SALT LAKE CITY — Jimmer Fredette will be among the players sweating it out in the "green room" at the Prudential Center during the 2011 NBA Draft this Thursday.
The BYU star point guard is among 15 top prospects who have received an invitation from the NBA to camp out in the elite waiting area where they'll stay until drafted, according to ESPN.com's Chad Ford.
The green room group also includes: Colorado's Alec Burks; Duke's Kyrie Irving; Turkey's Enes Kanter; Kentucky's Brandon Knight; San Diego State's Kawhi Leonard; Kansas twin forwards Marcus and Markieff Morris; Florida State's Chris Singleton; Washington State's Klay Thompson; Texas' Tristan Thompson; Lithuania's Jonas Valanciunas; Czech Republic's Jan Vesely; Arizona's Derrick Williams; and Connecticut's Kemba Walker.
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Frankly, if Kevin O'Connor passes up Freddette if he is available for the 3rd pick, He ought to be IMMEDIATLY DISMISSED and FIRED!!! Why, #1 The NBA is a BUSINESS and Freddette will sell TICKETS!!! He will Fill the Energy Solutions Arena! I am not an More..
Where ever Jimmer goes, I wish him the best! Jimmer is a good guy. It's about time one of the good guys make it big in sports. I am so sick of these thugs, and moral depraved athletes that are dominating sports . Is about time a good guy makes it!
Good luck to The Jimmer. Unfortunately for Jazz fans I don't think he'll be available at #12. If Sacramento doesn't take him at #7 I bet Indiana or New York trade up for him before the Jazz or Suns can take him. It'll be fun to watch. Is it on More..