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.