Social Media Reacts To Jimmer Fredette’s Retirement From Basketball
Apr 23, 2025, 1:03 PM | Updated: Apr 24, 2025, 10:07 am
BYU basketball legend Jimmer Fredette announced his retirement with social media reacting. (Scott G. Winterton, Deseret News)
(Scott G. Winterton, Deseret News)
SALT LAKE CITY – BYU basketball legend Jimmer Fredette has announced his retirement from basketball.
After Fredette announced on social media that he would no longer be pursuing professional basketball opportunities, individuals and brands reacted to the news that one of the great scorers had officially called it a career.
Here is a roundup of notable reactions from Jimmer’s retirement announcement.
Social media reacts to Jimmer Fredette retiring from basketball
BYU great Jimmer Fredette has announced his retirement from basketball.
Forever a #MarchMadness legend 🙌 pic.twitter.com/vVQeD0c3jl
— NCAA March Madness (@MarchMadnessMBB) April 23, 2025
From Glens Falls, New York, to 3×3 half courts around the world.
🇺🇸 @jimmerfredette is calling time on his basketball career. Thank you, Jimmer! pic.twitter.com/4Zz2zV50C4
— USA Basketball 3×3 (@usab3x3) April 23, 2025
Thank you for bringing Jimmermania to 3×3 basketball. We can’t wait to see what’s next @jimmerfredette! pic.twitter.com/yRCqB3gcfj
— USA Basketball 3×3 (@usab3x3) April 23, 2025
Absolute legend. Thank you, Jimmer! 💙 https://t.co/U4xX2547kR
— BYU Men’s Basketball (@BYUMBB) April 23, 2025
— Tim LaComb (@tlacomb) April 23, 2025
Step-backs, deep threes, unforgettable swagger—our 2011 @jerseymikes Naismith Men’s College Player of the Year could do it all. Congrats and Best of Luck in your retirement @jimmerfredette!
Looking back on a huge moment in his career: Jimmer took over Las Vegas in the 2011… pic.twitter.com/u5IORyCaRD
— Naismith Awards (@NaismithTrophy) April 23, 2025
Baller ! Congrats on the career!
— Kyle Van Noy (@KVN_03) April 23, 2025
Jimmer Fredette announced his retirement from basketball.
BYU legend.
📸: Deseret News pic.twitter.com/XofCI4OYF3
— Mitch Harper (@Mitch_Harper) April 23, 2025
The most captivating and electrifying athlete in BYU history is calling it a career.
Jimmer Fredette will never be forgotten. https://t.co/dH3zNdWxr1
— Jackson Payne (@jackson5payne) April 23, 2025
Over 29 years courtside, I’ve been privileged to call games featuring some of the best players in @BYUMBB history, but I’ve never had more straight-up fun than when Jimmer Fredette was doing his thing.
His style of play was eye-catching and his scoring numbers were… https://t.co/ea3RNfjJUQ
— Greg Wrubell (@gregwrubell) April 23, 2025
“What was BYU Jimmer Fredette like?” pic.twitter.com/6qxSylVytN
— BetMGM 🦁 (@BetMGM) April 23, 2025
BREAKING: Jimmer Fredette announced on social media that he is retiring from basketball.
Fredette was one of the most electric players out of BYU, an NBA lottery pick and played for the U.S. in 3×3 basketball at last year’s Paris Olympics. pic.twitter.com/7DW7ZyeAMD
— Yahoo Sports (@YahooSports) April 23, 2025
Former NCAA Scoring Champ and 10th overall pick in the 2011 NBA Draft, Jimmer Fredette, has announced he’s retiring from basketball 👏
He most recently played for Team USA 3×3 Basketball in the Paris Olympics pic.twitter.com/VbJgLigm7j
— Bleacher Report (@BleacherReport) April 23, 2025
LEGEND OF THE GAME 🫡
Jimmer Fredette has officially retired from basketball.
One of the greatest college hoopers of all time. pic.twitter.com/4G7xXiFHeF
— FanDuel (@FanDuel) April 23, 2025
Jimmer Fredette has announced his retirement.
“It’s time to say goodbye to basketball. I have loved every second of my career through the good and the bad!”
CAREER-HIGHS
China: 75
NCAA: 52
NBA Preseason: 41
G-League: 37
NBA: 24— Ballislife.com (@Ballislife) April 23, 2025
Congrats to my friend Jimmer Fredette on an incredible career! BYU legend ❤️
Go Cougs! https://t.co/cBujPepopi
— Travis Hansen (@travishansen24) April 23, 2025
Congrats @jimmerfredette on amazing career! https://t.co/81qPUzkKrG
— Chris Burgess (@chrisburgess34) April 23, 2025
What a journey. Jimmer truly used the game to see the world and set the foundation for good things to come in Provo! Congrats on a heck of a career, Jimmer. https://t.co/HjQZWcTFHY
— Justin Young (@JustinDYoung) April 23, 2025
Breaking: Jimmer Fredette is retiring from basketball, he announced on social media.
Fredette, a college basketball star at BYU, went on to become an NBA lottery pick and then played for the U.S. in 3×3 basketball at last year’s Paris Olympics. pic.twitter.com/6OXEGnAHTi
— ESPN (@espn) April 23, 2025
Legend! Put Glens Falls On The Map, Appreciate What You’ve Done ❤️🖤 https://t.co/OzPr3kHZwl
— Joseph Girard III (@JG3_____) April 23, 2025
Congratulations on your wonderful basketball career, Jimmer! You made Glens Falls and all of #NY21 proud. Thank you for all the great highlights along the way. https://t.co/fLtEjveiA6
— Rep. Elise Stefanik (@RepStefanik) April 23, 2025
Congratulations on your wonderful basketball career, Jimmer! You made Glens Falls and all of #NY21 proud. Thank you for all the great highlights along the way. https://t.co/Tdqbs6cj9L
— Elise Stefanik (@EliseStefanik) April 23, 2025
Jimmer Fredette, SG (2015)
Congrats on your retirement! @jimmerfredette pic.twitter.com/wlpF3tXcoT
— Random Spur of the Day (@EverySpur) April 23, 2025
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