No surprise here, but BYU's Jimmer Fredette was named to what will be one of many All-American teams. This first one is the USBWA All-American team. He joined others who will be in the running for the college basketball player of the year award.
2010-11 USBWA MEN'S ALL-AMERICA TEAM
First Team
Jimmer Fredette, BYU, G, 6-2, 195, Sr., Glens Falls, N.Y.
JaJuan Johnson, Purdue, F/C, 6-10, 221, Sr., Indianapolis, Ind.
Nolan Smith, Duke, G, 6-2, 185, Sr., Upper Marlboro, Md.
Jared Sullinger, Ohio State, F, 6-9, 280, Fr., Columbus, Ohio
Kemba Walker, Connecticut, G, 6-1, 172, Jr., Bronx, N.Y.
Second Team
Kenneth Faried, Morehead State, F/C, 6-8, 228, Sr., Newark, N.J.
Jordan Hamilton, Texas, G/F, 6-7, 220, So., Compton, Calif.
Ben Hansbrough, Notre Dame, G, 6-3, 203, Sr., Poplar Bluff, Mo.
Marcus Morris, Kansas, F, 6-9, 235, Jr., Philadelphia, Pa.
Derrick Williams, Arizona, F, 6-8, 241, So., La Mirada, Calif.
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