Jovan Blacksher Jr. gives Cal a steady, veteran backcourt engine
In the 2024-25 season, Blacksher averaged 10.5 points, 2.4 rebounds, and 2.5 assists per game for California, while shooting 34.9% from the field and 34.0% from three; he also started 28 of 29 games and logged 29.5 minutes per night. He’s a compact, experienced guard with deep perimeter range, real playmaking feel, and the kind of steady, high-motor presence coaches trust. The big question for any team: can his shot-making and decision-making outweigh the streaky efficiency? If you want a seasoned table-setter rather than a flashy stat-padder, he’s your guy.
