Jovan Jester Jr. - Men's Basketball - UCI Athletics

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NIT Championship Game

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Jovan Jester Jr.

Position:
Guard
Height:
6-3
Weight:
180
Class:
Redshirt Sophomore
Hometown:
Pasadena, Calif.
Major:
International Studies

2025-26 (Redshirt Freshman)

Played all 35 games averaging 15.9 minutes per game
Averaged 6.5 PPG with eight games in double figures including a season-high 16pts vs. California Baptist
Second on the team with 52 steals including a season-high six in a win vs. North Dakota State
Finished four on the team with 79 assists

2024-25 (Freshman)

Utilized redshirt season

Pasadena High School

Damian Classic Silver Division Champion (2024)
Rose City Roundball Champion (2024)
Two-time Pacific League MVP
All-CIF Second Team

Personal

Dad played basketball at Glendale Community College
Aspires to be an entrepreneur
Participates in feeding the homeless
Is ambidextrous
The oldest of four siblings
Chose UC Irvine because the coaching staff gave him an opportunity to grow as a player and person when nobody else wanted to

Friday, July 31

Wednesday, July 22

Friday, March 27

Thursday, March 26

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45th Jones Cup Starts August 14 for Men's Basketball

Tuesday, July 28

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Men's Basketball Inks Talented Guard Josiah Johnson

Friday, May 22

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UC Irvine Welcomes Transfer Nils Cooper

Tuesday, May 19

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UC Irvine Men’s Basketball Signs 7-9 Olivier Rioux

Thursday, April 30