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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2011 NBA Draft re-do with 2012 hindsight
It is an annual tradition here during the NBA All-Star break to re-do the NBA Draft lottery from the previous year. The Sports Bank’s NBA Draft Nerd, David Kay and Peter Christian will alternate re-drafting the top fourteen picks in the 2011 NBA Draft taking into account what they know about the rookies based off their performances so far this season. They will factor in how … [Read more...] about 2011 NBA Draft re-do with 2012 hindsight
Jimmer, Steve Young Star in Funny BYU Cougars Video
The video that follows after the jump includes an all-star team of BYU legends: Steve Young, Jimmer Fredette, Lavell Edwards etc talking about being a real cougar; becoming a real cougar. On one level the video is cutesy innocent funny- in the way they utilized the CGI cougar. But another, more sexually depraved level this video is very funny. Because if you search for the … [Read more...] about Jimmer, Steve Young Star in Funny BYU Cougars Video
Jimmer’s Fiance Whitney Wonnacott Wins National Cheerleader Poll (Photos)
Jimmer mania has hit the NBA. Jimmer Fredette had 6 points in 25 minutes in his pro debut, a 100-91 win over the L.A. Lakers. He had 10 points on 4-10 shooting in the next game, as his Sacramento Kings lost to Portland. It's exciting times for his woman now as well. For a few years now, Athlon has held a "Sideline Spirit" contest, which chooses a handful of cheerleaders … [Read more...] about Jimmer’s Fiance Whitney Wonnacott Wins National Cheerleader Poll (Photos)
#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
Milwaukee Bucks Make a Splash for Stephen Jackson
The Milwaukee Bucks took part in a three-way deal with the Charlotte Bobcats and Sacramento Kings in the first round of the 2011 NBA Draft which was highlighted by Stephen Jackson becoming a Buck. Jackson is joined by Charlotte's Shaun Livingston, Sacramento's Beno Udrih and the 19th overall pick Tobias Harris of Tennessee. The Bucks sent Corey Maggette to Charlotte and John … [Read more...] about Milwaukee Bucks Make a Splash for Stephen Jackson
Jimmer Fredette Gets Candid, Increases NBA Draft Stock (Video)
Jimmer Fredette was the National Player of the Year in college basketball. Jimmer’s amazing season inspired “Jimmermania” which in turn led to the usage of the term Jimmer as a verb and a metaphor for greatness. He also inspired the greatest Sports Illustrated cover ever. And then his team was eliminated in the very next game, once again giving more credibility to the “SI … [Read more...] about Jimmer Fredette Gets Candid, Increases NBA Draft Stock (Video)
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