Fredette Will Make His Return at the FIBA 3x3 Phoenix Challenger Sept. 19-20
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colorado (Sept. 15, 2026) – USA Basketball today announced that Jimmer Fredette has been added to Team Miami for the remainder of the 2026 FIBA 3x3 Men’s Pro Circuit. Fredette joins Riley Battin, Henry Caruso, Mitch Hahn, James Parrott and Jackson Trapp. Fredette replaces Dylan Travis on the roster who is out for the remainder of the season due to injury.
Four members of each team may compete at each competition for which their team has a bid. Fredette will make his season debut at the 2026 FIBA 3x3 Phoenix Challenger (Sept. 19-20).
“When I retired from the game I love 18 months ago, I was at peace,” Fredette said. “As my time removed from the halfcourt extended, I realized I still have something left. The possibility to come back came with the inspiration of my wife and family. I am focused on helping the USA Basketball 3x3 program achieve new heights. I am thankful for the support and encouragement as I take on this challenge.”
As a result of Fredette’s return to competition, he will step down from his role as the USA Basketball 3x3 Men’s National Team managing director. In his place, the USA Basketball Board of Directors tasked the USA Basketball Men’s 3x3 National Team Committee to fill the role of identifying coaching staffs and players for major international competitions at the senior and junior levels through 2028.
“USA Basketball is grateful for the extensive time Jimmer gave to our 3x3 men’s program as Managing Director,” said Jay Demings, USA Basketball 3x3 national team director. “We are excited to have Jimmer return as a player on Team Miami, a team he is a founding member of, at the FIBA 3x3 Phoenix Challenger.”
Fredette, the former No. 1 ranked 3x3 player in the world, was part of USA Basketball’s first 3x3 men’s Olympic Team in Paris 2024. His accolades with USA Basketball include being honored as the 2023 USA Basketball 3x3 Male Athlete of the Year and winning gold medals at the 2023 Pan American Games and 2022 FIBA 3x3 AmeriCup. He was also a member of the 2023 FIBA 3x3 World Cup Team, which won the silver medal.
Team Miami are currently ranked second in the FIBA 3x3 Team Rankings. In the 2026 3x3 Pro Circuit standing, Miami sit in seventh place. This season Miami has four top three finishes, including taking the 3x3 Zadar Challenger and 3x3 Birmingham Challenger titles. Overall, USA Basketball is ranked second in the FIBA Men’s 3x3 World Federation Ranking.
For a fifth consecutive year, USA Basketball has assembled teams to compete on the FIBA 3x3 Pro Circuit, which constitutes a series of international tournaments categorized by FIBA as Challenger and World Tour stops. Team Miami will play in select events throughout the season with the goal of qualifying for the 3x3 World Tour Final in December.
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