Jimmer Fredette is an extraordinarily good shooter. But that is not all, he says.Check out this interview with TrueHoop's Henry Abbot.Some quick thoughts about the interview:1) Iman Shumpert is not an overrated defender. Jimmer said he's the toughest he faced.2) Jimmer, like all of us, still has no clue where he is going to end up.3) Jimmer doesn't believe that NBA workouts are really good indicators of NBA readiness.4) Kobe or Wade? Fredette chose Kobe and his 5 rings. Good choice.5) Wherever he goes, he's going to be a model citizen. No entourages or Bentleys for him.The second part of this whole situation is this extremely interesting tidbit from ESPN's Andy Katz:Utah general manager Kevin O'Connor relayed to Jimmer Fredette's
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2011 NBA Mock Draft: Which Teams Are the Best Fit for BYU Star Jimmer Fredette?
2011 NBA Mock Draft Breaks Down Possible Landing Spots For BYU G Jimmer FredetteJimmer Fredette is one of the most intriguing prospects in this year's draft. He has incredible range on his jump shot and is the best pure shooter in the draft. However, he struggles on the defensive side of the ball and projects as a bit of a tweener at the NBA level.Even with Fredette's flaws there he no doubt he is a first-round talent and will likely hear his name called in the first 15 picks on draft night.Some potential landing spots for Jimmer include the Phoenix Suns, Utah Jazz, and Indiana Pacers.1. Phoenix SunsESPN Insider Chad Ford originally believed that Jimmer Fredette would land in Phoenix
Milwaukee Bucks Looking to Trade Brandon Jennings, Targeting Jimmer Fredette?
Milwaukee Bucks Looking to Trade Brandon Jennings, Targeting Jimmer Fredette?Despite showing some promise in two years as Milwaukee's starting point guard, Brandon Jennings may be available this offseason.At least that's what the Cleveland Plains Dealer's Mary Schmitt Boyer has reported. She said it was a rumor circulating among those attending this year's NBA Draft combine.The Bucks were a pleasant surprise during Jennings' rookie season, but were one of the most disappointing teams in the league this past year.Many thought they might take a step forward and become one of the top five or six teams in the east. Instead, they missed the playoffs altogether.Jennings' shooting percentage has been a big issue during his two seasons in the NBA (38 percent from the field). However, if