2011 NBA Mock Draft: Jimmer Fredette Highlights and Pro Projections

Jimmer Fredette is the most talked about player in the 2011 NBA Draft class. Everyone has their own opinion on how "The Jimmer" will end up at the professional level. 

Some believe he is a top-10 pick, others say he is a lock for the lottery, and some think he won't be drafted until the late teens. 

There are rumors stating that teams are willing to trade up for Fredette. I'm not so sure that would be a great idea. However, I do believe that Fredette will be a strong player in the NBA. 

I don't see Fredette as a starter at the next level, which is why I wouldn't trade up for him. Fredette will be a role player in the NBA, and a very good one at that. He's the type of guy that's going to win a sixth man award at some point in his career. 

If you didn't watch college basketball this past season then you missed quite a show. Watch the highlight video to see what Fredette is capable of. 

What you'll notice is that this kid can shoot. 

Fredette is the best shooter in the draft, and that is why everyone wants to talk about him. People say he is too undersized for the NBA. At 6'3", 196 pounds Fredette's height isn't his biggest issue. 

When you watch the video you see his superb shooting range, and his excellent hustle at the 1:50 mark. However, you won't see many great defensive plays. Naturally, highlight videos for guards don't focus on their defensive abilities, but everybody knows Fredette's defense is sub-par. 

With that said though, I believe Fredette is the perfect player for a sixth man role in the NBA. I also think he is a lock for the lottery and the Utah Jazz need to draft him at No. 12. He will put people in the seats, which is something the Jazz desperately need. 

Jimmer Fredette will never be an All-Star, but he will be a relentless player off the bench that provides a team with great energy. He'll make key clutch shots to keep a team close or pull the game away. 

Tell Fredette what to do, and he'll go do it. He's that type of player.

1. Cleveland Cavaliers - Kyrie Irving	16. Philadelphia 76ers - Nikola Vucevic
2. Minnesota Timberwolves - Derrick Williams	17. New York Knicks - Jordan Hamilton
3. Utah Jazz - Enes Kanter	18. Washington Wizards - Markieff Morris
4. Cleveland Cavaliers - Jan Vesely	19. Charlotte Bobcats - Donatas Motiejunas
5. Toronto Raptors - Brandon Knight	20. Minnesota Timberwolves - Marshon Brooks
6. Washington Wizards - Kawhi Leonard	21. Portland Trail Blazers - Kenneth Faried
7. Sacramento Kings - Kemba Walker	22. Denver Nuggets - Tobias Harris
8. Detroit Pistons - Bismack Biyombo	23. Houston Rockets - Darius Morris
9. Charlotte Bobcats - Marcus Morris	24. Oklahoma City Thunder - Tyler Honeycutt
10. Milwaukee Bucks - Alec Burks	25. Boston Celtics - Jeremy Tyler
11. Golden State Warriors - Klay Thompson	26. Dallas Mavericks - Reggie Jackson
12. Utah Jazz - Jimmer Fredette	27. New Jersey Nets - Nikola Mirotic
13. Phoenix Suns - Chris Singleton	28. Chicago Bulls - Justin Harper
14. Houston Rockets - Jonas Valanciunas	29. San Antonio Spurs - Davis Bertans
15. Indiana Pacers - Tristan Thompson	30. Chicago Bulls - Travis Leslie

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