PHOENIX (AP) — Jimmer Fredette’s return to the court was a winning one.

Fredette was named MVP of the FIBA 3×3 Phoenix Challenger on Sunday night, scoring eight points in the final to lead Team Miami to a 22-16 win over Amsterdam for the title. Team Miami went 5-0 in the two-day tournament.

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Fredette and USA Basketball announced last week that he was stepping down from his role as managing director of the men’s 3×3 program and coming out of retirement as a player after more than two years away from the game.

Riley Battin had a team-high 38 points for Team Miami in the tournament, while Fredette had 27, Parrott had 24 and Henry Caruso scored 17.

Team Miami now heads to the 2026 FIBA 3×3 World Tour Deqing this coming weekend in China.

Fredette was the 2011 AP men’s college basketball player of the year after averaging a nation-leading 28.9 points per game as a senior at BYU, became an NBA lottery pick, spent parts of six seasons in the NBA, played internationally in Europe and Asia and twice scored at least 70 points in games while in China.

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He then turned his attention to 3×3 and was part of the U.S. team that played in the 2024 Paris Olympics. Fredette got hurt during that tournament and wound up retiring several months later, though now has eyes on potentially playing in the 2028 Los Angeles Games.

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See AP’s full NBA coverage here

PHOENIX — Jimmer Fredette’s return to the court was a winning one.

Fredette was named MVP of the FIBA 3×3 Phoenix Challenger, scoring eight points in the final to lead Team Miami to a 22-16 win over Amsterdam for the title. Team Miami went 5-0 in the two-day tournament.

Fredette and USA Basketball announced he was stepping down from his role as managing director of the men’s 3×3 program and coming out of retirement as a player after more than two years away from the game.

Riley Battin had a team-high 38 points for Team Miami in the tournament, while Fredette had 27, Parrott had 24 and Henry Caruso scored 17.

Team Miami now heads to the 2026 FIBA 3×3 World Tour Deqing in China.

Fredette was the 2011 AP men’s college basketball player of the year after averaging a nation-leading 28.9 points per game as a senior at BYU, became an NBA lottery pick, spent parts of six seasons in the NBA, played internationally in Europe and Asia and twice scored at least 70 points in games while in China.

He then turned his attention to 3×3 and was part of the U.S. team that played in the 2024 Paris Olympics. Fredette got hurt during that tournament and wound up retiring several months later, though now has eyes on potentially playing in the 2028 Los Angeles Games.

PHOENIX (AP) — Jimmer Fredette’s return to the court was a winning one.

Fredette was named MVP of the FIBA 3×3 Phoenix Challenger on Sunday night, scoring eight points in the final to lead Team Miami to a 22-16 win over Amsterdam for the title. Team Miami went 5-0 in the two-day tournament.

Fredette and USA Basketball announced last week that he was stepping down from his role as managing director of the men’s 3×3 program and coming out of retirement as a player after more than two years away from the game.

Riley Battin had a team-high 38 points for Team Miami in the tournament, while Fredette had 27, Parrott had 24 and Henry Caruso scored 17.

Team Miami now heads to the 2026 FIBA 3×3 World Tour Deqing this coming weekend in China.

Fredette was the 2011 AP men’s college basketball player of the year after averaging a nation-leading 28.9 points per game as a senior at BYU, became an NBA lottery pick, spent parts of six seasons in the NBA, played internationally in Europe and Asia and twice scored at least 70 points in games while in China.

He then turned his attention to 3×3 and was part of the U.S. team that played in the 2024 Paris Olympics. Fredette got hurt during that tournament and wound up retiring several months later, though now has eyes on potentially playing in the 2028 Los Angeles Games.

See AP’s full NBA coverage here

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PHOENIX (AP) — Jimmer Fredette’s return to the court was a winning one.

Fredette was named MVP of the FIBA 3×3 Phoenix Challenger on Sunday night, scoring eight points in the final to lead Team Miami to a 22-16 win over Amsterdam for the title. Team Miami went 5-0 in the two-day tournament.

Fredette and USA Basketball announced last week that he was stepping down from his role as managing director of the men’s 3×3 program and coming out of retirement as a player after more than two years away from the game.

Riley Battin had a team-high 38 points for Team Miami in the tournament, while Fredette had 27, Parrott had 24 and Henry Caruso scored 17.

Team Miami now heads to the 2026 FIBA 3×3 World Tour Deqing this coming weekend in China.

Fredette was the 2011 AP men’s college basketball player of the year after averaging a nation-leading 28.9 points per game as a senior at BYU, became an NBA lottery pick, spent parts of six seasons in the NBA, played internationally in Europe and Asia and twice scored at least 70 points in games while in China.

He then turned his attention to 3×3 and was part of the U.S. team that played in the 2024 Paris Olympics. Fredette got hurt during that tournament and wound up retiring several months later, though now has eyes on potentially playing in the 2028 Los Angeles Games.

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See AP’s full NBA coverage here

PHOENIX (AP) — Jimmer Fredette’s return to the court was a winning one.

Fredette was named MVP of the FIBA 3×3 Phoenix Challenger on Sunday night, scoring eight points in the final to lead Team Miami to a 22-16 win over Amsterdam for the title. Team Miami went 5-0 in the two-day tournament.

Fredette and USA Basketball announced last week that he was stepping down from his role as managing director of the men’s 3×3 program and coming out of retirement as a player after more than two years away from the game.

Riley Battin had a team-high 38 points for Team Miami in the tournament, while Fredette had 27, Parrott had 24 and Henry Caruso scored 17.

Team Miami now heads to the 2026 FIBA 3×3 World Tour Deqing this coming weekend in China.

Fredette was the 2011 AP men’s college basketball player of the year after averaging a nation-leading 28.9 points per game as a senior at BYU, became an NBA lottery pick, spent parts of six seasons in the NBA, played internationally in Europe and Asia and twice scored at least 70 points in games while in China.

He then turned his attention to 3×3 and was part of the U.S. team that played in the 2024 Paris Olympics. Fredette got hurt during that tournament and wound up retiring several months later, though now has eyes on potentially playing in the 2028 Los Angeles Games.

See AP’s full NBA coverage here

Copyright 2026 The Associated Press. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten or redistributed without permission.

Jimmer Fredette is ending his brief retirement in order to resume playing for the United States men’s 3×3 national basketball team.

Fredette announced the decision in a video posted Tuesday on USA Basketball 3×3’s official X account:

According to Tim Reynolds of the Associated Press, Fredette is stepping down from his role as managing director of the USA men’s 3×3 national team, and he is likely to play in the FIBA 3×3 Phoenix Challenger this weekend.

By coming out of retirement, Fredette is positioning himself to potentially be part of the USA men’s 3×3 team at the 2028 Summer Olympics in Los Angeles.

Fredette, 37, is best known for starring collegiately at BYU where he averaged 25.6 points per game over his final two seasons and was named National College Player of the Year in 2011.

The sharpshooting guard was selected 10th overall in the 2011 NBA draft, but he never managed to establish himself as a major contributor.

Over six NBA seasons with the Sacramento Kings, Chicago Bulls, New Orleans Pelicans, New York Knicks and Phoenix Suns, Fredette averaged 6.0 points, 1.4 assists and 1.0 rebound per game.

Fredette enjoyed greater success overseas in China and Greece, but he seemingly found his calling stateside in 2022 when he began playing for the United States 3×3 national team.

He helped lead Team USA to a silver medal at the 2023 FIBA 3×3 World Cup and later represented the United States at the 2024 Summer Olympics in Paris.

However, Fredette suffered a torn adductor during the Olympics, which caused him to miss most of Team USA’s games. The Americans finished 2-5 and did not medal.

Although Fredette retired last year to take an administrative role with USA 3×3 basketball, his return could allow him a chance at Olympic redemption in two years.

The PLAYGRND Showdown International Basketball Federation (FIBA) 3×3 Quest Basketball Tour is inbound for Rockhampton this weekend.

Event hosts, Fulfilling Dreams Inc, received a $6,000 sponsorship through Rockhampton Regional Council’s Community Assistance Program to bring the tour back to the Beef Capital for the second consecutive year.

The competition will see teams of three battle it out in games of one-hoop-only games of basketball, with each team allowed one substitute player.

Communities, Culture and Heritage Councillor Drew Wickerson said the event would see people of all ages and abilities participate.

“Basketball is a popular sport, and to have this unique 3×3 format come to our region for the second time is very exciting,” Cr Wickerson said.

“The event is expected to attract more than 100 participants, with junior, wheelchair, all-inclusive and open men’s and women’s games throughout the day, which is great for our local economy and demonstrates the calibre of sporting events we can host in the Beef Capital.

“Last year, the winning Rockhampton team did us all proud and progressed to the finals in Brisbane, and I know our region will be backing our local athletes all the way at this year’s event.”

PLAYGRND Showdown Ambassador and former professional basketball player Deola D’Brown said the funding from the Community Assistance Program would help cover the costs associated with running the competition.

Mr D’Brown said the event would help break down barriers local athletes face when accessing high-level competitions.

“Basketball gave me opportunities I could never have imagined growing up. It took me from playing on outdoor courts and in local communities to competing professionally around the world, representing clubs at the highest levels and building a career through the game,” Mr D’Brown said.

“That’s why I’m passionate about FIBA 3×3. It’s one of the few sports where young athletes can begin on a local outdoor court, compete in sanctioned events, earn international ranking points and work towards representing their country. It’s a genuine pathway that rewards commitment, competition and consistency.

“Some of the athletes who have come through our events have gone on to wear their national colours, including players such as Jarrod Bairstow, Bride Hopoate and New Zealand representative Chevy, demonstrating the calibre of talent these competitions attract and develop.”

PLAYGRND Showdown FIBA 3×3 Quest Basketball Tour will be held on Saturday, 5 September from 9am at Bravus Arena on Sir Raymond Huish Drive.

The Community Assistance Program supports non-profit, community-based organisations through grants and sponsorships for projects and events that enhance the wellbeing of the region.

Applications for the next round of the Community Assistance Program open on 21 September and closes on 2 November 2026.

The Gilas Pilipinas 3×3 Women are headed back to the FIBA 3×3 World Cup after eight years, following a 21-10 win over host Singapore to secure the third and final ticket in the World Cup Qualifiers on Sunday.

Earlier, the Gilas Women squad, composed of Cheska Apag, Afril Bernardino, Mikka Cacho, and Kacey Dela Rosa, fell to Lithuania, 21-16, in the semifinals, relegating them to the battle for the last World Cup berth.

The Philippines then took control early in the match, building an 11-7 lead before Cacho went down with an apparent leg injury at the fourth minute. She later returned and helped extend the advantage, combining with Dela Rosa for consecutive baskets to give Gilas a 16-8 cushion with just over three minutes remaining.

Cacho then pushed the lead to 17-9, before Dela Rosa’s free throws stretched the gap to double digits. Singapore managed to trim the deficit, but Bernardino sealed the win, and the World Cup berth, with clutch free throws.

Dela Rosa had 11 points, while Bernardino and Cacho had 6 and 4 points, respectively.

On Saturday, Gilas opened with a 16-13 loss to Brazil before bouncing back with a 21-19 win over Singapore to advance to the knockout phase.

The Philippines last qualified for the FIBA 3×3 World Cup in 2018, where it finished 17th.

—JKC, GMA News