You know you're good when people start using your name as a verb. And after watching BYU's first two NCAA tournament games, I'd say there's good reason for the hype surrounding Jimmer Fredette.
Wofford? Jimmer-ed to the tune of 32 points and 8 assists. Gonzaga? They got Jimmer-ed too, this time with Jimmer going off for 34 points (including 7 for 12 from 3-point range) and 6 assists.
There's not another player in college basketball that is more fun to watch. Three pointers from 6 feet beyond the arc? Check. Blowing by defenders to get into the lane for easy layups? Check. Making jumpers with contact and the foul? Check. Taking a under-sized team on his back and leading them into the Sweet Sixteen for the first time since 1981? Check.
My prediction for BYU's next matchup? Florida's going to get Jimmer-ed.
UPDATE (4/4/2011): Turns out Jimmer wasn't able to lead BYU past Florida but he was voted this year's top player in college basketball and awarded the 2011 Naismith Award.
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