OREM—Utah Valley University men's basketball head coach Mark Madsen announced on Friday that Saddleback College transfer Jamison Overton has signed a National Letter of Intent to play for the Wolverines next season.
 
"JJ Overton is a remarkable young man who is mature beyond his years," said Madsen. "His parents Chuck and Kim have raised a strong young man who is the consummate student-athlete. His coach Andy Ground coached him at a high level at Saddleback College. We could not be more excited to welcome JJ to the UVU Basketball family. He will be a key piece to help get Utah Valley to the next level."
 
The 6-foot-6, 190-pound guard was a two-time First Team All-Orange Empire Conference selection at Saddleback College (Mission Viejo, California), making the team this past season after averaging 14.8 points and 6.3 rebounds per game. He also ranked second on the team in both assists (2.9) and steals (1.2) per game. Overton also earned First Team All-Defensive honors while at Saddleback.
 
Overton tallied a season-high 29 points against Glendale College on Dec. 29 as he knocked down 11-of-16 shots from the field. He finished his career at Saddleback with 679 points, 231 rebounds, 126 assists and 58 steals over his two seasons.
 
The San Diego native prepped at Rancho Bernardo High School where he earned all-league honors each of his four seasons. He led his team in scoring and assists, setting records for the most points and the most free throws ever scored in a single game. Overton also earned his league's Player of the Year award.
 
"JJ can play three positions," said Madsen. "He is an elite athlete and an elite decision maker. JJ makes difficult things on the court look easy. He is a tenacious player on both ends of the court."
 
Overton's father, Chuck, played two seasons at Salt Lake Community College where he led the Bruins to a fifth place finish in the NJCAA finals in 1994. He also played two seasons at Cal State Fullerton.
 
Overton will be eligible to play for the Wolverines during the 2019-20 season.