JOVAN BLACKSHER NEWS

Not playing Wednesday Blacksher is out for Wednesday's game against Stanford due to an undisclosed injury, Thomas Dunn of Write For California reports.

Impact The Golden Bears will be shorthanded for this contest and will be missing several key contributors, including Blacksher and Jeremiah Wilkinson (concussion). Christian Tucker and Vladimir Pavlovic should see more minutes at the point guard position with Blacksher sidelined.

MARCH 12 • ROTOWIRE

Stuffs stat sheet in loss Blacksher recorded 22 points (7-14 FG, 4-7 3Pt, 4-4 FT), four rebounds, three assists and two steals over 32 minutes during Wednesday's 85-68 loss to Louisville.

Impact Blacksher endured a rough stretch in February, averaging a mere 2.5 points while shooting 16.7 percent from the floor on a four-game stretch between Feb. 12 and Feb. 16, but he's bounced back admirably of late. He notched 18 points in the win over Boston College and now recorded 22 points in this loss, signaling the first time he reached the 20-point plateau since Feb. 1 in a loss to Syracuse. Blacksher heads into the regular-season finale against Notre Dame on Saturday with averages of 10.6 points, 2.2 rebounds, 2.5 assists and 1.1 steals per game.

MARCH 6 • ROTOWIRE

Blacksher scores 18, Wilkinson adds 14 and Cal defeats N.C. State 74-62

Jovan Blacksher Jr. scored 18 points, Jeremiah Wilkinson added 14 points, and California defeated N

FEBRUARY 6 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Blacksher and Cal host NC State

Cal hosts the NC State Wolfpack after Jovan Blacksher Jr. scored 20 points in Cal's 75-66 loss to the Syracuse Orange

FEBRUARY 5 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Cal knocks off NC State thanks to Jovan Blacksher Jr. Jovan Blacksher Jr.capped a 14-point performance with a late, go-ahead layup to help Cal defeat North Carolina State 65-62 on Saturday night...

JANUARY 19 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM

Jovan Blacksher Jr. scores 14 points, Cal leads most of the way to beat N.C. State 65-62

Jovan Blacksher Jr. scored 14 points to lead five in double-figure scoring, and California led for most of the way and beat N

JANUARY 19 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Active Tuesday Blacksher (undisclosed) notched 13 points (3-12 FG, 3-10 3Pt, 4-5 FT), three rebounds, eight assists and five steals over 34 minutes during Tuesday's 98-93 loss to Missouri.

Impact Blacksher scored over 10 points off the bench as he logged a season-high 34 minuties. The senior guard will face Stanford at home during Saturday's meeting.

DECEMBER 3, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Out Wednesday Blacksher will not play in Wednesday's game against Mercyhurst, Rob Hwang of Write for California reports.

Impact Blacksher has missed the past couple of games as he tends to an undisclosed injury. The senior guard will aim to be back for Teusday's game against Missouri.

NOVEMBER 27, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Out again Sunday Blacksher (undisclosed) has been ruled out for Sunday's matchup versus Sacramento State.

Impact Blacksher will miss his second straight game as he continues to work his way back from an undisclosed injury. The Golden Bears will be shorthanded for Saturday's matchup as both BJ Omot (undisclosed) and DJ Campbell (undisclosed) have been ruled out as well.

NOVEMBER 24, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Out Thursday Blacksher (undisclosed) is out for Thursday's game versus Air Force, Rob Huang of Write for Cal reports.

Impact Blacksher will miss his first game of the season Thursday as he is dealing with an undisclosed injury. With BJ Omot (undisclosed) also out, the Golden Bears will be without two starters Thursday. Blacksher is averaging 16.3 points, 2.8 rebounds and 3.0 assists in 31 minutes per game this season.

NOVEMBER 21, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Puts up 19 points Sunday Blacksher logged 19 points (7-11 FG, 4-7 3Pt, 1-2 FT), two rebounds, two assists and one steal in 32 minutes during Sunday's 71-66 victory over USC.

Impact Andrej Stojakovic has gained most of the attention when it comes to Cal in the first two weeks of the 2024-25, but Blacksher can't go overlooked as one of the Golden Bears' main scoring options. He's scored in double digits in every game, averaging 16.3 points per contest while shooting 50 percent from the field and 52.2 percent from deep. Those numbers are good enough to roster him across all formats.

NOVEMBER 18, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Former Arizona high school basketball players in March Madness Best friends Jaelen House and Jovan Blacksher Jr. are among several former Arizona high school basketball stars playing in the NCAA Tourname...

MARCH 18, 2024 • AZCENTRAL.COM

DNP in opener Blackshear (knee) did not take the court in Monday's 88-67 victory over Southeast Missouri State.

Impact Blackshear was apparently closed to full clearance as of early-October, but his absence in the opener suggests he isn't quite there yet. In his absence, Tyon Grant-Foster took command of the offense, scoring a team-high 30 points on 10-of-15 shooting. Blackshear's next chance to return will be Sunday against Norther Arizona.

NOVEMBER 7, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Done for season Blacksher will miss the remainder of the season after he suffered a torn ACL in Grand Canyon's 72-68 win over Sam Houston State on Jan. 5, Jeff Goodman of Stadium reports.

Impact The loss of Blacksher, the Western Athletic Conference's Preseason Player of the Year, is a devastating blow to the Antelopes, who are eyeing their second straight NCAA tournament appearance. Blacksher, a fourth-year junior, will have one final year of eligibility to use in 2023-24 if the NCAA doesn't grant him a medical hardship exemption for his injury-shortened 2022-23 campaign. He averaged 11.5 points, 2.6 assists, 2.4 rebounds, 1.6 steals and 0.9 three-pointers in 29.6 minutes per game over his first 11 outings before sustaining the knee injury.

JANUARY 10, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Out Saturday Blacksher will not play in Saturday's game at Stephen F. Austin due to an undisclosed injury, Richard Obert of Arizona Central reports.

Impact Blacksher suffered the injury in Thursday's comeback overtime victory at Sam Houston. While it remains unclear what the issue is, the team is awaiting test results. The guard's next chance to suit up will come Thursday against Texas-Arlington.

JANUARY 7, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Grand Canyon turns back Cal Baptist 73-59 in WAC opener

Rayshon Harrison scored 16 points to guide Grand Canyon past California Baptist 73-59 in a Western Athletic Conference opener

DECEMBER 30, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

McGlothan and Grand Canyon host Idaho State

DECEMBER 19, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Inefficient shooting Saturday Blacksher (undisclosed) produced seven points (1-9 FG, 0-2 3Pt, 5-7 FT), two assists and one steal across 36 minutes during Saturday's 60-58 loss to North Texas.

Impact Despite missing all but one of his shots Saturday, Blacksher will receive sufficient opportunities to redeem himself. He averaged 11.4 points on a 36.5 field goal percentage across his seven games started since November.

DECEMBER 10, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Game-time decision Blacksher (ankle) is considered a game-time decision for Saturday's game at North Texas, Jon Rothstein of CBS Sports reports.

Impact Blacksher has been sidelined since Nov. 29 with an ankle injury. His status Saturday will depend on how he is feeling closer to game-time.

DECEMBER 10, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Misses second straight game Blacksher (undisclosed) did not play in Wednesday's 69-65 loss to Loyola Marymoun.

Impact Blacksher missed his second straight game while dealing with an undisclosed injury. It is unclear how long he will remain out, thought his next chance to return is Saturday against North Texas.

DECEMBER 7, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Grand Canyon hosts Loyola Marymount (CA) after Shelton's 24-point showing

Loyola Marymount (CA) faces the Grand Canyon Antelopes after Cameron Shelton scored 24 points in the Lions' 64-52 victory against the Nevada Wolf Pack

DECEMBER 7, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Won't play Saturday Blacker (undisclosed) is unavailable to play in Saturday's game against Wyoming.

Impact Blacksher will miss his second game of the season Saturday for an undisclosed reason. The 5-foot-11 guard is averaging 12.7 points, 2.6 assists, 2.4 rebounds and 1.6 steals in 29.0 minutes across seven games this season. Blacksher's next chance to play is Wednesday's game against Loyola Marymount.

DECEMBER 3, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Blacksher and Grand Canyon host Wyoming

Grand Canyon takes on the Wyoming Cowboys after Jovan Blacksher Jr. scored 21 points in the Antelopes' 80-72 victory against the Alcorn State Braves

DECEMBER 2, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Blacksher scores 21, Grand Canyon beats Alcorn State 80-72

Led by Jovan Blacksher Jr.'s 21 points, the Grand Canyon Antelopes defeated the Alcorn State Braves 80-72 on Tuesday

NOVEMBER 30, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Grand Canyon puts home win streak on the line against Alcorn State

Grand Canyon comes into a matchup with Alcorn State as winners of five home games in a row

NOVEMBER 29, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS