BORN: 15/07/2000
HEIGHT: 188 cm
WEIGHT: 82 kg
LAST TEAM: Dukes Klosterneuburg (AUS)
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INTRODUCTION
K.J. Jenkins developed through North Georgia and Kilgore before transferring to New Mexico, where he spent two seasons as a reliable bench option behind Jaelen House. For his final year, he moved to UNC Wilmington to take on a larger role and increased offensive responsibility.
K.J. Jenkins is most effective playing off the ball. He moves well within the offense, consistently making himself available as a passing option and providing spacing in catch-and-shoot situations. He is a high-volume shooter who can score coming off screens and also create shots off the dribble, converting 37% from 3-P on 7.4 attempts per game. As a secondary ball-handler, he can operate in pick-and-roll situations, though his reads remain inconsistent (assist-to-turnover ratio of +1.3) and he can struggle finishing in traffic.
Defensively, Jenkins brings activity and effort. He applies pressure on the ball and is active in passing lanes, but his limited size can become a disadvantage when defending near the rim or against more physical opponents.
Overall, K.J. Jenkins profiles as a perimeter-oriented scoring guard with strong shooting volume and off-ball effectiveness. His profile fits a bench scoring role at a mid-level European league, where his shooting can provide immediate impact as a plug-in option.