No. 22 BYU came away with a 90-86 overtime victory over the visiting Colorado Buffaloes on Saturday afternoon, but the larger focus inside the Marriott Center had little to do with the box score.
The program officially retired the No. 32 jersey of Jimmer Fredette, placing his name and number in the rafters.
Every seat in the arena held a No. 32 jersey when doors opened Saturday afternoon.
The ceremony itself featured remarks from BYU President Shane Reese, athletic director Brian Santiago and Fredette himself. He was joined on the court by his wife, Whitney, their three children, and extended family, while former head coach Dave Rose and former athletic director Tom Holmoe were also in attendance.
Fredette, a native of Glens Falls, New York, is one of the most decorated players in BYU basketball history. During his senior season, he was named National Player of the Year after leading the nation in scoring at 28.9 points per game.
That season helped push BYU to a Sweet 16 appearance and a peak ranking of No. 3 in the AP Poll, while “Jimmermania” became one of the defining storylines of the college basketball season.
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Fredette was selected 10th overall in the 2011 NBA Draft and went on to play for multiple teams in the NBA and the NBA Development League, in addition to an extensive international career. He was named Most Valuable Player of the CBA in 2017 and won a championship in the GBL in 2020.
In 2022, Fredette transitioned to 3x3 basketball, where he found continued success on the international stage. He earned two gold medals and one silver medal in major international competition and, in 2024, represented Team USA at the 2024 Summer Olympics as part of the first U.S. men’s 3x3 basketball team to compete in the Olympics.
In a presser following the ceremony, Fredette emphasized that his connection to BYU extends far beyond his on-court accomplishments.
“It’s something where me being synonymous with this school means something more to me than just basketball,” Fredette said.
He added that representing BYU, his faith, and the university’s values has remained important to him throughout his professional career, both in the United States and overseas.
“I’m part of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, and that’s being a good person and trying to be someone who’s a follower of Christ and bringing people to Christ and being a good example," he said. "That’s something that’s important to me, and that’s something that this institution is definitely all about.”
Fredette concluded his remarks by saying, “I do the best I can and try to treat people the right way and give this institution a good name when I go out on the road and play against all these different people and in all these different countries. It means more than basketball to me.”
With the retirement of No. 32, Fredette’s impact on BYU is now permanent. His legacy will live on forever in Provo.