Jimmer Fredette will be a Sacramento King

After a year's worth of hype, a scintillating season that saw him average nearly 29 points per game and confound basketball observers as to whether or not his style of play would translate to the NBA, former BYU guard Jimmer Fredette is finally locked in as an NBA participant. The Sacramento Kings traded down to select Fredette 10th overall, and while he won't be able to sign a contract with the club any time soon due to the likely NBA lockout, all the questions surrounding his draft status have been answered. A lottery pick, and a top 10-selection at that. Sacramento's choice came soon after the squad dumped former point man Beno Udrih on the Milwaukee Bucks in a three-team deal that also seemed to needlessly land them dwindling scoring wing John Salmons. So while Jimmer might not be able to step in right away and contribute as a starter for the Kings, he will be counted on to balance a deep perimeter rotation for Sacto that includes Salmons, 2009-10 Rookie of the Year ...