2011 NBA Mock Draft: Utah Jazz Select Jimmer Fredette with 12th Pick

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Height: 6'2"

Weight: 195 lbs.

Position: PG/SG

Age: 22

Comparison: Stephen Curry/Deron Williams

Fredette put up huge numbers in the tournament, but he missed a lot of shots in BYU's loss to Florida.

His critics focus on his 11-of-29 shooting and ignore some good things he showed.

The experts have been telling us all year that Jimmer wouldn't be able to get his own shot off against quicker defenders, but he blew by Florida's Kenny Boynton and Erving Walker whenever he wanted to.

Then he showed the ability to finish over legitimate big men. If only someone on BYU's coaching staff could have compelled him to keep attacking, the result of that game may have been different.

The legitimate question mark on Fredette has to do with defense. I'm not sure if he can guard anyone at the next level, but that's the same thing all the experts said about Steve Nash when he entered the league.

Utah desperately needs shooting and playmaking from the perimeter. They were 20th in the league in three-point percentage and 24th in threes made.

Jimmer could start his career as a combo guard who provides instant offense off the bench for the Jazz. I think he may finish his career as a franchise point guard.

This could very well end up being the steal of the draft.

1: Cavaliers – Kyrie Irving	16: 76ers – Markieff Morris
2: Timberwolves – Enes Kanter	17: Knicks – Josh Selby
3: Jazz – Derrick Williams	18: Wizards – Kenneth Faried
4: Cavaliers – Jan Vesely	19: Bobcats – Klay Thompson
5: Raptors – Brandon Knight	20: Timberwolves – Marshon Brooks
6: Wizards – Kawhi Leonard	21: Trail Blazers – Nikola Vucevic
7: Kings – Kemba Walker	22: Nuggets – Jordan Williams
8: Pistons – Bismack Biyombo	23: Rockets – Chris Singleton
9: Bobcats – Jonas Valanciunas	24: Thunder – Tyler Honeycutt
10: Bucks – Marcus Morris	25: Celtics – Justin Harper
11: Warriors – Tristan Thompson	26: Mavericks – Tobias Harris
12: Jazz – Jimmer Fredette	27: Nets – Nikola Mirotic
13: Suns – Jordan Hamilton	28: Bulls – Nolan Smith
14: Rockets – Donatas Motiejunas	29: Spurs – Charles Jenkins
15: Pacers – Alec Burks	30: Bulls – Jon Leuer