Jimmer Fredette was named the new managing director of 3x3 basketball for Team USA, hoping to lead the team to an Olympic breakthrough.

Jimmer Fredette’s hopes for an Olympic medal were dashed last year by injury. He’ll try again to lead USA Basketball to a medal at the 2028 Los Angeles Games. Only this time, he won’t be playing. Fredette was announced Monday as the first managing director of USA Basketball’s 3x3 men’s national team,

Jimmer Fredette is one of the most decorated basketball players in history. He is a two-time All-American, Naismith Award winner, MVP of the Chinese Basketball Association, and Greek League Champion. On the 3x3 court, he was the Male Athlete of the Year and has represented Team USA at the World Cup and the Paris Olympics.