IRVINE, Calif.—Incoming freshman Jovan Jester Jr. adds to the 2024-25 men's basketball roster as a skilled guard.
 
Jester Jr., another Southern California product, played under Joey Brooks at Pasadena High School where he was a two-time Pacific League MVP. Additionally, the guard was named to the All-CIF Second Team.
 
"Jovan is a true point guard with size, vision, and excellent athletic burst," said head coach Russell Turner. "At each stop in the club circuit, Jovan has improved and developed, and he has a truly bright future in front of him. He also comes from a wonderful hard-working family who values the academic community at UCI, and I am excited to see his growth in our program."
 
In 2024, Jester Jr. earned the championship titles in both the Damian Classic Silver Division and Rose City Roundball.
 
Jester Jr. joins Myles Che, Kyle Evans, and Torian Lee in the incoming recruiting class, entering the Anteater program that concluded the 2023-24 campaign with a 24-10 overall record, including a 17-3 conference record to defend their Big West regular season championship title.