Jimmer Fredette, a former BYU star and top-ranked 3x3 player, suffered a significant injury during the 2024 Paris Olympics, tearing two ligaments in his adductor. This injury occurred in the early stages of pool play against Poland, sidelining him for the rest of the tournament and requiring six months of recovery. Team USA, which had high hopes for a medal run, struggled without Fredette, finishing with a 2-5 record and getting eliminated by the Netherlands with a 21-6 loss. Fredette expressed his devastation over the injury and the team's early exit but remains optimistic about the journey and the support received from fans. The team's performance was also impacted by prior losses to Latvia and Lithuania. Fredette's future participation in the 2028 Olympics remains uncertain.