Jimmer Fredette and BYU

[smokefan]

I got a chance to watch BYU vs SDSU play today. I wanted to see if Jimmer was all hype or if he was for real. Well....the dude is one of the better players I seen this year. I thought he may be just a scorer, nope, he passed well, has active hands on defence, play good defence, and a good ball handler. I was fairly impressed. It will be interesting to see what they do in the NCAA tourney.

[Tim_T]

Jimmer is exceptional. I have gotten to see a few games of his this year, including the first game they played against San Diego St. This kid will have a very good career at the next level. If you haven't seen him, you are missing out. He can single handedly take over a game at any momoent and not just with his scoring ability. he is also a whole lot more athletic than he looks.

[lroberts]

Jimmer is exceptional. I have gotten to see a few games of his this year, including the first game they played against San Diego St. This kid will have a very good career at the next level. If you haven't seen him, you are missing out. He can single handedly take over a game at any momoent and not just with his scoring ability. he is also a whole lot more athletic than he looks.

I agree that he is a great college player. However, name one person in the NBA with similar size and athletic abilities that is having a "good" career? I am in no way a fan of the NBA, but his skills and athleticism just don't translate.

[Tim_T]

J.J. Reddick is having a pretty good career and Jimmer is a better all around player and athlete than Reddick is.

[lroberts]

I knew he would be one that might come up.....he is having a good year....not a good career yet. He is absolutely one dimensional though. I could see Jimmer being like him....on the right team. Reddick had a much better college career though and did it for several years at Duke playing the best competition night in and night out. I hope the best for Jimmer, but don't see him making it in the pros.

[Tim_T]

I think Fredette is a better player because he is just as smart but has more in his game than Reddick. He is a better passer, quicker and more athletic and his shooting is equal. He can also create his own shot a little better than Reddick. Granted, Reddick did play against much better competition in college, but BYU's schedule is not that bad.

[elnutsmalljaws]

Stephen Curry is having a pretty good year and I think Jimmer is right there with him and his ability.

[mhall]

I agree with Woody and Tim he will do fine in the NBA. In my opinion Reddick has had a very solid career so far as a professional. Look at his numbers, nothing at all to scoff at.

Jimmer is very Reddick like but actually has better skills and is a better player all around.

[lroberts]

Stephen Curry is having a pretty good year and I think Jimmer is right there with him and his ability.

He is a good comparison too.....Curry is more athletic though. Only time will tell.....I hope he make it and does well....there are just very few like him that do.

[Tim_T]

I belive he is as athletic as Curry. He is deceptively quick and can jump through the roof.

[know1]

BYU's chances in the tourney just got slimmer. Starting center suspended for rest of the season.