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Pan American Games 2023: Top things to know about USA 3×3 Basketball star Jimmer Fredette and his Paris 2024 Olympic quest
October 22, 2023 — There will be one man sure to be at the centre of the attention when the United States men’s 3×3 basketball team begin the defense of their title at the Pan-American Games 2023 in Santiago, Chile.
Making his debut at the multi-sport extravaganza is Jimmer Fredette, a former NBA player and college basketball superstar famed for being the face of “JimmerMania” – a hoop-centric craze that he instigated with his mastery of the three-point shot.
The 34-year-old American, at a crossroads in his five-on-five basketball career, made the transition to halfcourt over a year ago and the results he has helped generate for the US since have been quietly remarkable.
With his sights firmly set on the Paris 2024 Olympics, where 3×3 will return following its debut at Tokyo 2020 in 2021, Fredette has become a top prospect to represent the USA should the men’s team successfully qualify.
Here’s what you need to know about his journey so far.