Jimmer Fredette won the 2010-11 Oscar Robertson Trophy, annually presented to the National Player of the Year in college basketball. Drafted by the Sacramento Kings, he never quite fit in there. Jimmer is an undersized shooting guard who doesn't have the skill set to play the one. The Kings released him, and now the Chicago Bulls have signed him. Both the Chicago Tribune and … [Read more...] about Jimmer Fredette signs with the Chicago Bulls
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#50 BYU Cougars: College Basketball 111 in 111
Welcome to The Sports Bank’s third annual college basketball season preview series. Two years we looked at 99 teams in 99 days. Last year, we were slightly more aggressive and expanded to 111 teams in 111 days and will do so again as we look ahead to the 2012-2013 season. We will rank the 75 power conference teams and top 36 mid-majors in reverse power ranking order. … [Read more...] about #50 BYU Cougars: College Basketball 111 in 111
#44 BYU Cougars: College Basketball 111 in 111
Welcome to The Sports Bank’s second annual college basketball season preview series. Last year we looked at 99 teams in 99 days. This year, we are being slightly more aggressive and expanding to 111 teams in 111 days. We will rank the 74 power conference teams and top 37 mid-majors in reverse power ranking order. We’ll break down rosters, non-conference schedules, and pick … [Read more...] about #44 BYU Cougars: College Basketball 111 in 111
Greatest Jimmer Fredette Photograph/Magazine Cover Ever
I guess this means the BYU Cougars will be eliminated in a few hours at the hands of the Florida Gators. That is if you believe in the Sports Illustrated cover jinx. Isn't this the greatest college basketball picture ever? If you need to sum up "Jimmer-mania" in one piece this is it. Jimmer Fredette at work, doing his thing. He appears to be flying, the ball fits perfectly … [Read more...] about Greatest Jimmer Fredette Photograph/Magazine Cover Ever
Jimmer-Mania Hits New Orleans NCAA Regional: BYU vs. Florida Preview
He started out as an unknown his freshman and sophomore year. People began to recognize his name after a clutch performance in the NCAA first round last season and now he's the hottest topic in college basketball. Jimmer Fredette, the 6'2" shooting guard for Brigham Young University, has wowed the crowds all year long with his 30-foot three pointers and night in, night out … [Read more...] about Jimmer-Mania Hits New Orleans NCAA Regional: BYU vs. Florida Preview
BYU Final Four Chances dealt Severe Blow with Honor Code Violation
Just when the BYU Cougars had played themselves right into that top line of college basketball seeding, this happens. One of Jimmer Fredette's top running mates, forward Brandon Davies, is suspended for the rest of the season due to a violation of the school's honor code. This is a huge blow to their Final Four hopes. … [Read more...] about BYU Final Four Chances dealt Severe Blow with Honor Code Violation