Georgia Tech added another member to the 2017 signing class on Wednesday in Tyrone, Ga. small forward Evan Jester.

A senior at Sandy Creek High School, Jester announced his decision to become a walk-on player at Tech on Wednesday night through a statement on Twitter.

"After a long recruitment process I am blessed to say I will be attending Georgia Tech to continue my academic studies and basketball career! Thanks to coach (Josh) Pastner and the staff for giving me this opportunity,” Jester wrote in part.

The 6-foot-6, 185 pound recruit had offers from Alcorn State and Morehead State, according to 247 Sports.

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