Andrej Jokanovic

Position:
Outside Hitter
Height:
6-7
Class:
Freshman
Hometown:
Cannes, France

UC Irvine
2026
AVCA National Newcomer of the Year, second in UCI history (Brent Asuka, 2006)
Second team All-America
Big West Freshman of the Year
Ranked fifth in kills (3.41/set), aces (0.41/set) and points (4.10/set), eighth in digs (1.49/set), and 13th in hitting percentage (.279) among Big West players
Led the team in aces with 49, tied for seventh best in a UCI single season
Named Big West Freshman of the Week seven times, the most by an Anteater
Honored as AVCA National Player of the Week, third UCI freshman to earn the distinction
Lone freshman on the AVCA's initial Player of the Year Watch List
NCAA All-Tournament Team selection

Prior To UCI
U19 and U18 Champion
Named best outside hitter and MVP of the U19 Championship
Honored as the best server at the U18 Championship

Misc.
Business major

Q&A
WHY UCI?
The academics and a high-level volleyball team with great guys

What are you most excited for this year?
The Big West finals at home

What are some qualities of a good teammate?
Being present for your teammates

Favorite movie watched as a team and why?
Seabiscuit because of the underdog story

Indoor, Beach or Grass?
Beach

Favorite Song?
Ott #1 by N’seven7

Shout someone out
My dad and first coach Rajko Jokanovic

Favorite nickname on the team
Slick