Even with his recent retirement from basketball, Fredette will live on as one of the most admired hoopers of his era.

Former BYU standout Jimmer Fredette on Wednesday announced his retirement from basketball, marking the end of a storied career that saw him play overseas and in the Olympics. What he's saying: "I owe a lot of who I am today to this game and it's not easy to say goodbye as a player — but the time has come.

Former BYU star and Naismith Player of the Year Jimmer Fredette is retiring from basketball.The 36-year-old, who most recently played for Team USA’s 3x3 team in last year’s Olympics, once led the Cougars to the Sweet 16 while averaging almost 29 points per game.