Jimmer Fredette‘s retirement from professional basketball did not mark the end of his story with the sport, but rather the beginning of a new chapter. Just days after announcing his departure from the court, the former player was introduced as the General Manager of the U.S. Men’s National 3×3 Basketball Team. Following an outstanding career that included strong performances on the international circuit and participation in the Paris 2024 Olympic Games, Fredette will now be responsible for building the path to success ahead of the Los Angeles 2028 Games.
The decision to stop competing was not an easy one. An injury during the Olympic Games hastened his retirement, but his passion for basketball never faded. With no immediate desire to coach, Fredette found in a leadership role a way to stay connected to the sport he loves. With his player experience and strategic vision, the former world No. 1 in 3×3 will seek to boost a program that has already shown signs of growth but, in his view, still has much to prove.
A new beginning with Olympic ambitions
Fredette takes on the role with a clear goal: to transform the 3×3 basketball structure in the U.S. to reach the highest competitive level. He is already working on the national team’s preparation for the World Cup and has led initiatives such as the recent development camp, which brought together more than 30 up-and-coming talents. With a renewed team made up of experienced players like Dylan Travis and Henry Caruso, the immediate goal is to form a squad capable of competing at the highest level in the World Tour and, in the medium term, win the Olympic gold medal that slipped away in Paris.
Fredette’s vision combines technique, mentality, and strategy. He looks for versatile athletes, with tactical intelligence and physical resilience, able to adapt to the fast pace of 3×3. He himself is an example of what it means to grow within the circuit: he began in 2022 with a team that went from competitive to dominant. Now, as general manager, he wants to pass on that experience to new talent and build a program that is solid, consistent, and ambitious. “Wearing U.S. on your chest is an honor, and now my job is to make sure we can win, again and again,” he says. The road to Los Angeles 2028 has already begun.
