Jimmer Fredette http://www.deseretnews.com/home/ Jimmer Fredette en-us Copyright 2013, Deseret News Publishing Company Thu, 23 May 2013 00:00:01 MDT Thu, 23 May 2013 18:50:15 MDT Newspapers http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss Hey Ziggy, please don't get Jimmered http://www.deseretnews.com/article/865579007/Hey-Ziggy-please-dont-get-Jimmered.html http://www.deseretnews.com/article/865579007/Hey-Ziggy-please-dont-get-Jimmered.html Ziggy Ansah has received a lot of hype leading up to the NFL draft. Now that he's been selected by the Detroit Lions, it's up... Fri, 26 Apr 2013 08:47:13 MDT Jimmer and Whitney Fredette update (+wedding video) http://www.deseretnews.com/article/865577534/Jimmer-and-Whitney-Fredette-update-wedding-video.html http://www.deseretnews.com/article/865577534/Jimmer-and-Whitney-Fredette-update-wedding-video.html Jimmer Fredette along with his new wife, Whitney, will potentially move with the Sacramento Kings, but for now they are... Fri, 05 Apr 2013 10:10:00 MDT BYU's past NCAA success still makes millions for Mountain West Conference http://www.deseretnews.com/article/865577449/BYUs-past-NCAA-success-still-makes-millions-for-Mountain-West-Conference.html http://www.deseretnews.com/article/865577449/BYUs-past-NCAA-success-still-makes-millions-for-Mountain-West-Conference.html Appearances in the NCAA tourney and even the NIT can also be a financial windfall for conferences and schools. And BYU is... Thu, 04 Apr 2013 09:55:00 MDT BYU's NIT run a boon to the future of the basketball program http://www.deseretnews.com/article/865577408/BYUs-NIT-run-a-boon-to-the-future-of-the-basketball-program.html http://www.deseretnews.com/article/865577408/BYUs-NIT-run-a-boon-to-the-future-of-the-basketball-program.html While BYU's streak of six 25-win seasons and six consecutive NCAA tournament appearances both ended this year, its remarkable... Wed, 03 Apr 2013 16:40:00 MDT Jimmer Fredette sues Utah clothing company http://www.deseretnews.com/article/865577371/Jimmer-Fredette-sues-Utah-clothing-company.html http://www.deseretnews.com/article/865577371/Jimmer-Fredette-sues-Utah-clothing-company.html Former BYU standout and Sacramento Kings guard Jimmer Fredette is suing a Utah-based clothing company for allegedly failing... Wed, 03 Apr 2013 12:35:00 MDT Jazz trainer Brian Zettler working to help cancer victims, will host fundraiser with Jazz players http://www.deseretnews.com/article/865577173/Jazz-trainer-Brian-Zettler-working-to-help-cancer-victims-will-host-fundraiser-with-Jazz-players.html http://www.deseretnews.com/article/865577173/Jazz-trainer-Brian-Zettler-working-to-help-cancer-victims-will-host-fundraiser-with-Jazz-players.html Inspired by family members who've been cancer victims, Brian Zettler will host a fundraising event with Jazz players on April... Sun, 31 Mar 2013 22:10:00 MDT Dick Harmon: Haws, a throwback to hard work, goes to New York http://www.deseretnews.com/article/865577058/Haws-a-throwback-to-hard-work-goes-to-New-York.html http://www.deseretnews.com/article/865577058/Haws-a-throwback-to-hard-work-goes-to-New-York.html When BYU meets Baylor Tuesday in the semifinal of the NIT, Tyler Haws will be on display as one of the tournament's biggest... Fri, 29 Mar 2013 17:05:00 MDT Dick Harmon: Matt Carlino's production critical for Cougars in NIT http://www.deseretnews.com/article/865576567/Matt-Carlinos-production-critical-for-Cougars-in-NIT.html http://www.deseretnews.com/article/865576567/Matt-Carlinos-production-critical-for-Cougars-in-NIT.html He's had an up-and-down season, but there is little question BYU's foray into the NIT is on stronger ground if Matt Carlino... Sat, 23 Mar 2013 18:55:00 MDT Dick Harmon: BYU basketball: Tyler Haws' scoring easy to take for granted at BYU http://www.deseretnews.com/article/865576524/BYU-basketball-Tyler-Haws-scoring-easy-to-take-for-granted-at-BYU.html http://www.deseretnews.com/article/865576524/BYU-basketball-Tyler-Haws-scoring-easy-to-take-for-granted-at-BYU.html Cougar sophomore Tyler Haws put up 37 points in a NIT win over Washington and in the aftermath, it almost seemed expected.... Fri, 22 Mar 2013 16:45:00 MDT Jabari Parker tabbed as prep basketball player of the year http://www.deseretnews.com/article/865576234/Jabari-Parker-tabbed-as-prep-basketball-player-of-the-year.html http://www.deseretnews.com/article/865576234/Jabari-Parker-tabbed-as-prep-basketball-player-of-the-year.html Jabari Parker's decision to not go to BYU stings a little more after he was picked as the Morgan Wootten Male Player of the... Wed, 20 Mar 2013 11:25:00 MDT Doug Robinson: What ever happened to that guy Jimmer Fredette? http://www.deseretnews.com/article/765624660/What-ever-happened-to-that-guy-Jimmer-Fredette.html http://www.deseretnews.com/article/765624660/What-ever-happened-to-that-guy-Jimmer-Fredette.html The greatest sporting event on earth starts next week — the NCAA Basketball Tournament — and, well, while we're... Fri, 15 Mar 2013 12:30:00 MDT ESPN's Michael Wilbon urges Sacramento Kings to 'Free Jimmer' http://www.deseretnews.com/article/865574203/ESPNs-Michael-Wilbon-urges-Sacramento-Kings-to-Free-Jimmer.html http://www.deseretnews.com/article/865574203/ESPNs-Michael-Wilbon-urges-Sacramento-Kings-to-Free-Jimmer.html On the Feb. 25 edition of ESPN's "Pardon The Interruption," co-host Tony Kornheiser extended birthday wishes to basketball... Tue, 26 Feb 2013 12:35:00 MST BYU basketball: Sophomore Tyler Haws eclipses 1,000-point mark for his career http://www.deseretnews.com/article/865573842/BYU-basketball-Sophomore-Tyler-Haws-eclipses-1000-point-mark-for-his-career.html http://www.deseretnews.com/article/865573842/BYU-basketball-Sophomore-Tyler-Haws-eclipses-1000-point-mark-for-his-career.html BYU's Tyler Haws joined elite company Thursday at McKeon Pavilion. The guard from Alpine became just the second Cougar to... Thu, 21 Feb 2013 23:25:00 MST BYU tennis: Cougars face in-state rival Utah http://www.deseretnews.com/article/865573696/BYU-tennis-Cougars-face-in-state-rival-Utah.html http://www.deseretnews.com/article/865573696/BYU-tennis-Cougars-face-in-state-rival-Utah.html After a big victory last week against Denver, the No. 45 BYU men’s tennis team will host in-state rival Utah on... Wed, 20 Feb 2013 19:14:20 MST Dick Harmon: BYU retires jerseys of two storied basketball players, Minnie and Hutch http://www.deseretnews.com/article/865573402/BYU-retires-jerseys-of-two-storied-basketball-players-Minnie-and-Hutch.html http://www.deseretnews.com/article/865573402/BYU-retires-jerseys-of-two-storied-basketball-players-Minnie-and-Hutch.html Two of BYU's most storied basketball players , Mel Hutchins and Roland Minson, have their jerseys retired. Sat, 16 Feb 2013 23:10:00 MST Utah Jazz: Unlike rowdy Kings fans, Jazz happy to get out of Sacramento after 120-109 blowout http://www.deseretnews.com/article/865572805/Utah-Jazz-Unlike-rowdy-Kings-fans-Jazz-happy-to-get-out-of-Sacramento-after-120-109-blowout.html http://www.deseretnews.com/article/865572805/Utah-Jazz-Unlike-rowdy-Kings-fans-Jazz-happy-to-get-out-of-Sacramento-after-120-109-blowout.html Fearful of seeing their team skedaddle to Seattle, Sacramento fans showed up in droves to support their Kings. And for one... Sun, 10 Feb 2013 13:07:06 MST Brad Rock: Jimmer, Lillard find themselves on far different NBA paths (+video) http://www.deseretnews.com/article/765621838/Jimmer-Lillard-find-themselves-on-far-different-NBA-paths-video.html http://www.deseretnews.com/article/765621838/Jimmer-Lillard-find-themselves-on-far-different-NBA-paths-video.html It wasn't all that long ago that Damian Lillard and Jimmer Fredette were just a skip pass away from each other, one playing... Mon, 04 Feb 2013 23:00:00 MST Utah Jazz: Cousins ejected as Utah lead Sacramento Kings at the half, 44-43 http://www.deseretnews.com/article/865572273/Utah-Jazz-Cousins-ejected-as-Utah-lead-Sacramento-Kings-at-the-half-44-43.html http://www.deseretnews.com/article/865572273/Utah-Jazz-Cousins-ejected-as-Utah-lead-Sacramento-Kings-at-the-half-44-43.html Demarcus Cousins is ejected as the Utah Jazz lead the Sacramento Kings 44-43 at the half. Mon, 04 Feb 2013 20:25:50 MST Jimmer watch: Fredette returns to the state of Utah for second time this season http://www.deseretnews.com/article/865572205/Jimmer-watch-Fredette-returns-to-the-state-of-Utah-for-second-time-this-season.html http://www.deseretnews.com/article/865572205/Jimmer-watch-Fredette-returns-to-the-state-of-Utah-for-second-time-this-season.html Jimmer Fredette and the Sacramento Kings travel to take on the Utah Jazz in what has been an incredibly disappointing season... Mon, 04 Feb 2013 11:20:00 MST Utah Jazz need a win as Jimmer, Kings visit http://www.deseretnews.com/article/865572182/Utah-Jazz-need-a-win-as-Jimmer-Kings-visit.html http://www.deseretnews.com/article/865572182/Utah-Jazz-need-a-win-as-Jimmer-Kings-visit.html Utah is hosting the Sacramento Kings, which means, of course, a conflicted crowd will break out into cheers and boos whenever... Mon, 04 Feb 2013 08:17:51 MST #SACatUTA: Jazz fans react to Jimmer, Carlton, Cousins, and an overtime victory http://www.deseretnews.com/article/765621833/SACatUTA-Jazz-fans-react-to-Jimmer-Carlton-Cousins-and-an-overtime-victory.html http://www.deseretnews.com/article/765621833/SACatUTA-Jazz-fans-react-to-Jimmer-Carlton-Cousins-and-an-overtime-victory.html As the Jazz struggled to victory over the Sacramento Kings on Monday night, the Twitterverse was awash with comments about... Mon, 04 Feb 2013 00:00:00 MST Randy Hollis: Former WSU basketball star Damian Lillard has made Wildcat Nation mighty proud http://www.deseretnews.com/article/865572133/Former-WSU-basketball-star-Damian-Lillard-has-made-Wildcat-Nation-mighty-proud.html http://www.deseretnews.com/article/865572133/Former-WSU-basketball-star-Damian-Lillard-has-made-Wildcat-Nation-mighty-proud.html Former Weber State basketball star Damian Lillard, now the starting point guard for the Portland Trail Blazers, is making... Sat, 02 Feb 2013 17:35:00 MST Brad Rock: Blazers give face to Damianation (+video) http://www.deseretnews.com/article/765621610/Blazers-give-face-to-Damianation-video.html http://www.deseretnews.com/article/765621610/Blazers-give-face-to-Damianation-video.html One year ago today, I drove to Weber State to see one of the nation's leading scorers, Damian Lillard. He racked up 40 points... Sat, 02 Feb 2013 09:02:59 MST Dick Harmon: Should Jimmer vocally demand more minutes? http://www.deseretnews.com/article/865571649/Should-Jimmer-vocally-demand-more-minutes.html http://www.deseretnews.com/article/865571649/Should-Jimmer-vocally-demand-more-minutes.html Jimmer Fredette has become one of the NBA's best 3-point shooters, but his playing time has been one giant Easter egg hunt.... Mon, 28 Jan 2013 15:46:58 MST Jimmer watch: Fredette's shooting went cold, but former BYU star back in rotation http://www.deseretnews.com/article/865571620/Jimmer-watch-Fredettes-shooting-went-cold-but-former-BYU-star-back-in-rotation.html http://www.deseretnews.com/article/865571620/Jimmer-watch-Fredettes-shooting-went-cold-but-former-BYU-star-back-in-rotation.html Former BYU great Jimmer Fredette saw increased minutes to end last week after seeing his playing time severely slashed by... Mon, 28 Jan 2013 11:40:00 MST Jimmer watch: Fredette improves after rough start to Week 11 of NBA season (+video) http://www.deseretnews.com/article/865570625/Jimmer-watch-Fredette-improves-after-rough-start-to-Week-11-of-NBA-season-video.html http://www.deseretnews.com/article/865570625/Jimmer-watch-Fredette-improves-after-rough-start-to-Week-11-of-NBA-season-video.html Former BYU great Jimmer Fredette started off Week 11 of the NBA season with a thud in Sacramento's 113-81 loss to Memphis,... Mon, 14 Jan 2013 10:00:00 MST Reports: Jimmer Fredette, Kings headed for Seattle http://www.deseretnews.com/article/865570296/Reports-Jimmer-Fredette-Kings-headed-for-Seattle.html http://www.deseretnews.com/article/865570296/Reports-Jimmer-Fredette-Kings-headed-for-Seattle.html Jimmer Fredette may soon call the Emerald City his home. Wed, 09 Jan 2013 14:10:00 MST Jimmer watch: Fredette struggles on East Coast road trip http://www.deseretnews.com/article/865570086/Jimmer-watch-Fredette-struggles-on-East-Coast-road-trip.html http://www.deseretnews.com/article/865570086/Jimmer-watch-Fredette-struggles-on-East-Coast-road-trip.html Jimmer Fredette's shot went cold and his minutes decreased over Sacramento's East Coast road trip. Mon, 07 Jan 2013 09:55:00 MST Not top play: Jimmer misses a spinning three-pointer at the buzzer http://www.deseretnews.com/article/765619471/Not-top-play-Jimmer-misses-a-spinning-three-pointer-at-the-buzzer.html http://www.deseretnews.com/article/765619471/Not-top-play-Jimmer-misses-a-spinning-three-pointer-at-the-buzzer.html With five seconds left in the Kings-Pistons game on Jan 1, Sacramento was down by six points. Jimmer Fredette got the ball... Sat, 05 Jan 2013 00:00:00 MST BYU men's basketball: Tyler Haws scores Jimmer-like 42 points in win over Virginia Tech (+video) http://www.deseretnews.com/article/865569645/BYU-mens-basketball-Tyler-Haws-scores-Jimmer-like-42-points-in-win-over-Virginia-Tech-video.html http://www.deseretnews.com/article/865569645/BYU-mens-basketball-Tyler-Haws-scores-Jimmer-like-42-points-in-win-over-Virginia-Tech-video.html Tyler Haws reminds the nation of the days when Jimmer Fredette wore Cougar blue Saturday as the BYU Cougars defeat the... Sat, 29 Dec 2012 14:45:00 MST Sacramento Bee writer says Jimmer Fredette should be Kings starter http://www.deseretnews.com/article/865569472/Sacramento-Bee-writer-says-Jimmer-Fredette-should-be-Kings-starter.html http://www.deseretnews.com/article/865569472/Sacramento-Bee-writer-says-Jimmer-Fredette-should-be-Kings-starter.html Sacramento Kings guard and former BYU phenom Jimmer Fredette hasn't been able to replicate his scoring prowess so far in his... Wed, 26 Dec 2012 16:34:33 MST Letter: Duke is a good choice for basketball star Jabari Parker http://www.deseretnews.com/article/765618685/Duke-is-a-good-choice-for-basketball-star-Jabari-Parker.html http://www.deseretnews.com/article/765618685/Duke-is-a-good-choice-for-basketball-star-Jabari-Parker.html A lot of people wanted to see Jabari Parker go to BYU because he is Mormon, but that would have been the wrong choice. If he... Wed, 26 Dec 2012 00:00:00 MST Jimmer watch: Jimmer Fredette wraps up productive week; earns praise from teammate http://www.deseretnews.com/article/765617472/Jimmer-watch-Jimmer-Fredette-wraps-up-productive-week-earns-praise-from-teammate.html http://www.deseretnews.com/article/765617472/Jimmer-watch-Jimmer-Fredette-wraps-up-productive-week-earns-praise-from-teammate.html Former BYU star Jimmer Fredette had one of his most productive weeks — when he played. Mon, 10 Dec 2012 09:55:50 MST Jimmer Watch: Another up and down week for Kings guard Jimmer Fredette http://www.deseretnews.com/article/865567955/Jimmer-Watch-Another-up-and-down-week-for-Kings-guard-Jimmer-Fredette.html http://www.deseretnews.com/article/865567955/Jimmer-Watch-Another-up-and-down-week-for-Kings-guard-Jimmer-Fredette.html Nothing has been consistent about Jimmer Fredette's playing time and production this season for the Sacramento Kings. Week 5... Mon, 03 Dec 2012 10:40:00 MST Jimmer Watch: Fredette productive in back-to-back games against Jazz http://www.deseretnews.com/article/865567512/Jimmer-Watch-Fredette-productive-in-back-to-back-games-against-Jazz.html http://www.deseretnews.com/article/865567512/Jimmer-Watch-Fredette-productive-in-back-to-back-games-against-Jazz.html After logging no minutes against the Los Angeles Lakers to start the week, Jimmer Fredette provided good contributions in... Mon, 26 Nov 2012 11:55:00 MST Brad Rock: Jimmermania still thriving in Utah, die-hard fans wont give it up http://www.deseretnews.com/article/765616275/Jimmermania-still-thriving-in-Utah-die-hard-fans-wont-give-it-up.html http://www.deseretnews.com/article/765616275/Jimmermania-still-thriving-in-Utah-die-hard-fans-wont-give-it-up.html Forty writers, broadcasters and cameramen showed up for Fredette's pre-game interview session, crowding him up against a... Fri, 23 Nov 2012 23:39:35 MST Utah Jazz: Jimmer Fredette makes his presence felt in Kings' narrow loss to Utah http://www.deseretnews.com/article/865567432/Utah-Jazz-Jimmer-Fredette-makes-his-presence-felt-in-Kings-narrow-loss-to-Utah.html http://www.deseretnews.com/article/865567432/Utah-Jazz-Jimmer-Fredette-makes-his-presence-felt-in-Kings-narrow-loss-to-Utah.html Former BYU star Jimmer Fredette scores 10 points and hits a big 3-pointer in the fourth quarter for the Sacramento Kings... Fri, 23 Nov 2012 23:22:41 MST Utah Jazz complete late-game comeback, defeat Jimmer Fredette, Sacramento Kings http://www.deseretnews.com/article/865567423/Utah-Jazz-complete-late-game-comeback-defeat-Jimmer-Fredette-Sacramento-Kings.html http://www.deseretnews.com/article/865567423/Utah-Jazz-complete-late-game-comeback-defeat-Jimmer-Fredette-Sacramento-Kings.html Gordon Hayward scored 23 points off the bench, including the game-winner with four seconds left, as the Utah Jazz overcame a... Fri, 23 Nov 2012 21:37:30 MST Utah Jazz basketball: Slow start has Jazz trailing Sacramento Kings at halftime http://www.deseretnews.com/article/865567420/Utah-Jazz-basketball-Slow-start-has-Jazz-trailing-Sacramento-Kings-at-halftime.html http://www.deseretnews.com/article/865567420/Utah-Jazz-basketball-Slow-start-has-Jazz-trailing-Sacramento-Kings-at-halftime.html Gordon Hayward scored 11 points off the bench, but it wasn't quite enough to overcome a slow start as the Utah Jazz trail the... Fri, 23 Nov 2012 20:15:00 MST Utah Jazz: Well-rested Jimmer in town; Earl Watson to play? http://www.deseretnews.com/article/865567367/Utah-Jazz-Well-rested-Jimmer-in-town-Earl-Watson-to-play.html http://www.deseretnews.com/article/865567367/Utah-Jazz-Well-rested-Jimmer-in-town-Earl-Watson-to-play.html Former BYU star is playing just 9.1 minutes an outing in his second season — less than half the time he saw as a rookie Thu, 22 Nov 2012 21:29:35 MST Utah Jazz basketball: Jazz take down Rockets at home to improve to .500 http://www.deseretnews.com/article/865567181/Utah-Jazz-basketball-Jazz-take-down-Rockets-at-home-to-improve-to-500.html http://www.deseretnews.com/article/865567181/Utah-Jazz-basketball-Jazz-take-down-Rockets-at-home-to-improve-to-500.html There was no blasting off for the Houston Rockets tonight, as the Utah Jazz pulled off a 102-91 victory in Salt Lake City. Mon, 19 Nov 2012 21:30:00 MST Jimmer Watch: Jimmer Fredette sees mixed results in Week 3 of the NBA season http://www.deseretnews.com/article/865567113/Jimmer-Watch-Jimmer-Fredette-sees-mixed-results-in-Week-3-of-the-NBA-season.html http://www.deseretnews.com/article/865567113/Jimmer-Watch-Jimmer-Fredette-sees-mixed-results-in-Week-3-of-the-NBA-season.html Despite coach Keith Smart promising a bigger role, Jimmer Fredette didn't see much of an increase in minutes save for one... Mon, 19 Nov 2012 12:13:34 MST Jimmer Watch: Sacramento to find more minutes for Jimmer Fredette http://www.deseretnews.com/article/865566565/Jimmer-Watch-Sacramento-to-find-more-minutes-for-Jimmer-Fredette.html http://www.deseretnews.com/article/865566565/Jimmer-Watch-Sacramento-to-find-more-minutes-for-Jimmer-Fredette.html Minutes have been scarce for former Cougar great Jimmer Fredette, but there is recent indication that his playing time will... Mon, 12 Nov 2012 11:07:39 MST BYU basketball: Brandon Davies named to Wooden Award watch list http://www.deseretnews.com/article/765615119/BYU-basketball-Brandon-Davies-named-to-Wooden-Award-watch-list.html http://www.deseretnews.com/article/765615119/BYU-basketball-Brandon-Davies-named-to-Wooden-Award-watch-list.html BYU senior Brandon Davies was named to the preseason watch list for the prestigious John R. Wooden Award. Thu, 08 Nov 2012 15:51:47 MST Dick Harmon: Understanding the whys of the 'Free Jimmer' movement http://www.deseretnews.com/article/865566235/Understanding-the-whys-of-the-Free-Jimmer-movement.html http://www.deseretnews.com/article/865566235/Understanding-the-whys-of-the-Free-Jimmer-movement.html Breaking down the Sacramento Kings and why the NBA experience for Jimmer Fredette has to be an experience in frustration. Wed, 07 Nov 2012 13:51:51 MST From Chicago to Provo? BYU fans plan T-shirt campaign for Jabari Parker http://www.deseretnews.com/article/865565918/From-Chicago-to-Provo-BYU-fans-plan-T-shirt-campaign-for-Jabari-Parker.html http://www.deseretnews.com/article/865565918/From-Chicago-to-Provo-BYU-fans-plan-T-shirt-campaign-for-Jabari-Parker.html A few BYU fans believe they've found a unique and legal way to help attract top recruit Jabari Parker to sign with the Cougars. Fri, 02 Nov 2012 14:44:04 MDT NBA scout says Jimmer Fredette 'has no future in the NBA' http://www.deseretnews.com/article/765613941/NBA-scout-says-Jimmer-Fredette-has-no-future-in-the-NBA.html http://www.deseretnews.com/article/765613941/NBA-scout-says-Jimmer-Fredette-has-no-future-in-the-NBA.html Check out this assessment of Jimmer Fredette by an NBA scout, who says Fredette is destined for a career in Europe. Sat, 27 Oct 2012 12:00:09 MDT Jimmer Fredette facing fewer expectations and less opportunity http://www.deseretnews.com/article/865565163/Jimmer-Fredette-facing-fewer-expectations-and-less-opportunity.html http://www.deseretnews.com/article/865565163/Jimmer-Fredette-facing-fewer-expectations-and-less-opportunity.html BYU and Sacramento Kings fans expected Jimmer to bring his gritty, aggressive playing style and his extraordinary shooting... Wed, 24 Oct 2012 14:15:24 MDT