Emery to Play in Jimmer's All-Star Game

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PROVO, Utah — Jimmer’s All-Stars Presented by Zions Bank has today announced that Fredette’s former backcourt mate, Jackson Emery, will make his only post-BYU game appearance later this month as part of the special exhibition showcase. Emery chose not to pursue a career in professional basketball but will lace up his sneakers one last time in front of fans with Fredette, Kemba Walker, Nolan Smith, Kawhi Leonard and other top rookies on Sept. 22 in Provo.

A four-year letterman at BYU, Emery concluded his career as the all-time leader in career steals in BYU and Mountain West Conference history. Ranked seventh in the nation in steals per game during his senior season, Jackson also earned MWC Defensive Player of the Year accolades. A three-time MWC All-Defensive team honoree, Jackson also was an offensive threat for BYU, scoring in double figures 26 times and adding four 20-point games in 2011.

About Jimmer’s All-Stars Presented by Zions Bank and Ticket Information:

Jimmer’s All-Stars Presented by Zions Bank will be held on Sept. 22 at the Marriott Center in Provo with tip-off scheduled for 7 p.m. MT. Tickets are on sale now at the Marriott Center Ticket Office, at BYUtickets.com or by phone (Marriott Center-500 E. University Pkwy Provo, UT 84602; www.byutickets.com or 801-422-BYU1).

Jimmer’s All-Stars Presented by Zions Bank is also supported by media partners KSL Radio and TV. KSL Newsradio (102.7 FM /1160 AM) will broadcast the game. In addition, BYUtv will televise the game nationally on their network. The event’s Twitter handle (@JimmersAllStars) will be a resource for continual updates and information.