Even with his recent retirement from basketball, Fredette will live on as one of the most beloved hoopers of his era

Jimmer Fredette, the 2011 Associated Press men’s college basketball player of the year who went on to become an NBA lottery pick and then played for the U.S. in 3x3 at last year’s Paris Olympics, has announced his retirement.

In an era where college basketball icons are rare and unforgettable ones even rarer, Jimmer Fredette was the exception. The BYU legend, who captivated the nation with his deep threes and relentless scoring,