Jimmer Fredette steps down from USA Basketball to resume playing career
3 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 15, 2026, 6:29 PM
Last updated Sep 15, 2026
Jimmer Fredette is resuming his playing career after stepping down as the managing director of USA Basketball's men's 3x3 program. The announcement was made on September 15, 2026, indicating he will participate in a FIBA 3x3 tournament in Phoenix this weekend, marking his first competitive appearance in over two years. Fredette, who previously held the director role for about 18 months, expressed a desire to compete again after reflecting on his unfinished business from the 2025 Paris Olympics, where an injury hampered his team's performance. He stated that his decision was supported by his wife, helping him feel confident about returning to the court.
- •Fredette resigns to play professionally again.
- •He plans to compete in a FIBA tournament this weekend.
- •Fredette felt a desire to return after the 2025 Olympics injury.
- •He led the U.S. 3x3 team into the Paris Games.
- 6:29 PMYahoo Sports — Jimmer Fredette coming out of retirement to resume 3x3 basketball career
- 6:18 PMYahoo Sports — Jimmer Fredette is coming out of retirement
- 5:30 PMYahoo Sports — Jimmer Fredette decides to resume playing career, leaves USA Basketball 3x3 post
"Jimmer Fredette has decided to resume his playing career, a decision that means he is stepping down as the managing director of USA Basketball's men's 3x3 program and will return to the court for the first time in more than two years. Fredette and USA Basketball made the announcement Tuesday. Fredette, who held the managing director job for about 18 months and intended to guide the program through at least the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics, is expected to play this weekend in a FIBA 3x3 tournament in Phoenix.
"Former BYU Cougars and NBA guard is returning to play for USA Basketball in 3 on 3 competition.
"Jimmer Fredette is coming out of retirement and back to the 3x3 basketball court.
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External links- Yahoo SportsSep 15, 2026, 6:29 PMJimmer Fredette coming out of retirement to resume 3x3 basketball career
Jimmer Fredette is coming out of retirement and back to the 3x3 basketball court.
- Yahoo SportsSep 15, 2026, 6:18 PMJimmer Fredette is coming out of retirement
Former BYU Cougars and NBA guard is returning to play for USA Basketball in 3 on 3 competition.
- Yahoo SportsSep 15, 2026, 5:30 PMJimmer Fredette decides to resume playing career, leaves USA Basketball 3x3 post
Jimmer Fredette has decided to resume his playing career, a decision that means he is stepping down as the managing director of USA Basketball's men's 3x3 program and will return to the court for the first time in more than two years. Fredette and USA Basketball made the announcement Tuesday. Fredette, who held the managing director job for about 18 months and intended to guide the program through at least the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics, is expected to play this weekend in a FIBA 3x3 tournament in Phoenix.
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