Jimmer Fredette Appointed Managing Director of USA Basketball 3×3 Men’s National Team

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So, guess what? Jimmer Fredette, who used to be the top 3×3 player in the world—yeah, that guy—just landed a gig as the first-ever managing director for the USA 3×3 Men’s National Team. USA Basketball spilled the beans today.

“When they called me about playing 3×3, I was like, ‘What’s this all about?’” Jimmer said. And honestly, who wouldn’t be curious? But he got into it and fell in love with the high-energy vibe and the whole competitive scene. It’s like the sport was made for him or something. Along the way, he made some buddies too—friends for life, he says. Plus, he saw a chance to grow the game back home in the USA.

So, when they asked him to take on this new role, he just went for it. “I’m pumped to help build something lasting and, hopefully, the best 3×3 program ever,” he shared. He’s got the support of the USA Basketball Board, and he’s all about the challenge.

Now, what exactly is he doing? Well, Jimmer’s role sounds pretty important: picking coaches and players for big international events—think the Olympics in L.A. 2028, FIBA World Cups, and all that jazz. It’s a lot, but he’s got three years to sort it all out.

Oh, and Jim Tooley, the CEO of USA Basketball, can’t stop talking about Jimmer’s mad shooting skills and leadership chops. Jimmer’s got this legendary style, apparently won everyone over in 2022. So, he’s the perfect guy to lead this new charge toward building an amazing 3×3 team.

Also, fun fact—he’s not just a director now. Jimmer was named the 2023 USA Basketball 3×3 Male Athlete of the Year. Bling alert: he’s got gold medals from the Pan American Games and 2022 FIBA AmeriCup, plus a shiny silver from the 2023 World Cup. Let’s not forget, he was on the first-ever 3×3 men’s Olympic team rocking the Paris 2024 Games. Quite the resume, right?

Anyway—back to him being in charge now. It’s a big deal. But if anyone can handle it, seems like Jimmer can. He’s done it all, seen it all, and now he’s ready to make some waves in the 3×3 world. Let’s see where this goes!