
Men's Basketball Adds Jovan Jester Jr. For 2024-25 Season
September 03, 2024 | Men's Basketball
IRVINE, Calif.โIncoming freshman Jovan Jester Jr. adds to the 2024-25 men's basketball roster as a skilled guard.
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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.
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"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."
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In 2024, Jester Jr. earned the championship titles in both the Damian Classic Silver Division and Rose City Roundball.
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Jester Jr. joins Myles Che, Kyle Evans, and Torian Lee in the incoming recruiting class, entering the Anteaterย programย 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.
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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.
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"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."
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In 2024, Jester Jr. earned the championship titles in both the Damian Classic Silver Division and Rose City Roundball.
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Jester Jr. joins Myles Che, Kyle Evans, and Torian Lee in the incoming recruiting class, entering the Anteaterย programย 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.
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