David Jenkins - College Basketball News & Rumors

Headed to Purdue Jenkins is transferring to Purdue, Joe Tipton of On3.com reports.

Impact The journeyman guard is will take his talents to West Lafayette for his final season of eligibility. After starting his career at South Dakota State, Jenkins has finally earned a spot on a top-conference roster. The guard is a talented shooter (39.6% from beyond the arc in 2021), and his scoring will be welcome for a Boilermaker team that needs to replace the points put up by soon-to-be lottery pick Jaden Ivey.

JUNE 15, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Playing time trending downward Jenkins accumulated zero points (0-1 FG) across three minutes during Saturday's 79-67 loss to USC.

Impact Jenkins has seen just five and three minutes over his past two games, recording zero combined points and rebounds over that span. This is a sudden downturn from the first 18 games of the season, over which the fourth-year guard put up 10.7 points across 23.2 minutes -- even starting the season's first nine games. it's unclear if there's an injury in play here that isn't being discussed, or if he's simply falling out of the rotation after shooting 29.2 percent from the field over his previous seven games. Whatever the case, it's going to be real tough for fantasy managers to consider rolling him out there given the stretch of recent performances.

JANUARY 24, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Team-high 14 points Jenkins closed with 14 points (4-11 FG, 2-6 3Pt, 4-4 FT), three rebounds and two assists across 25 minutes during Monday's 64-62 loss to Arizona State.

Impact Jenkins was one of the few offensive bright spots for Utah in the loss, providing a team-high 14 points as he made multiple threes for the first time since Dec. 30. The shooting guard's minutes have been sporadic since his move to the bench, averaging 19.8 minutes over nine games. Jenkins is averaging 9.0 points on 33 percent shooting through eight Pac-12 contests.

JANUARY 18, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Makes five threes in loss Jenkins closed Thursday's 88-76 loss to Oregon State with 22 points (5-10 FG, 5-8 3Pt, 7-9 FT), four rebounds and one steal in 30 minutes.

Impact Jenkins was one of just two Utah players to reach double figures, recording his third 20+ point scoring game of the season on the strength of five threes. Since moving to a bench role Dec. 11, Jenkins is averaging 13.3 points on 54 percent shooting over four games. He's shooting 44 percent from long-range while making 2.8 per game on the season.

DECEMBER 31, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Plays well off bench Jenkins recorded 18 points (6-10 FG, 4-7 3Pt, 2-2 FT) and one assist across 26 minutes in Saturday's 83-75 loss to Missouri.

Impact Jenkins has come off the bench in each of the last two games with the return of Marco Anthony, and he shined in his sixth man role Saturday with a team-high 18 points. He did so on the strength of four threes where he's shooting 41 percent this season. Jenkins has been an active member of the offense when he's on the court, accounting for 23.2 percent of the team's shots.

DECEMBER 19, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Struggles in loss Jenkins logged seven points (3-11 FG, 1-7 3Pt), one rebound, one assist, one block and one steal across 28 minutes during Wednesday's 76-62 loss to TCU.

Impact Jenkins had an off shooting night in the loss, only connecting on 27 percent of his field goals as he was held to single digits for a second straight game. Most of his struggles came from long-range, where he's been a reliable 41 percent shooter for his career. Jenkins has added some needed scoring for Utah thus far, ranking third on the team with 12.4 ppg.

DECEMBER 9, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Scores 13 in win Jenkins logged 13 points (4-8 FG, 2-5 3Pt, 3-4 FT) and one rebound in 28 minutes during Saturday's 68-61 win over Boston College.

Impact Jenkins and center Branden Carlson led the way with 13 points for the Utes, with Jenkins doing it more efficiently on only eight shot attempts. The transfer from UNLV has always been an excellent three point shooter, connecting on 41 percent of his attempts for his career and has already made 13 through four games this season. Utah will take on Tulsa on Sunday in the semifinals of the Sunshine Slam.

NOVEMBER 21, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Utah aiming for basketball transformation under Craig Smith

The Utah Utes are entering a new basketball season with a new head coach, several new players and trying to embrace a new basketball philosophy that traces back to the program’s ro...

OCTOBER 21, 2021 • Associated Press

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JULY 13, 2021 • DESERET.COM

Utah basketball coach Craig Smith and new transfer David Jenkins Jr. no longer have to plan for each other. They're on the same team David Jenkins Jr. had to play against Craig Smith-coached teams five times in his career, but that's no more because they're both on the sam...

JULY 5, 2021 • SLTRIB.COM

Utah and Craig Smith officially welcome David Jenkins Jr. On Wednesday, the University of Utah and new head basketball coach, Craig Smith announced the second addition to the program. Former UNLV gu...

APRIL 14, 2021 • 247SPORTS.COM

Queta lifts Utah St. over UNLV 74-53 in MWC tourney

Neemias Queta posted 18 points and 13 rebounds as Utah State romped past UNLV 74-53 in the Mountain West Conference Tournament quarterfinals

MARCH 12, 2021 • Associated Press

UNLV, Utah State meet in MWC quarters

UNLV is set to face off against Utah State in the quarterfinals of the MWC tournament

MARCH 11, 2021 • Associated Press

Jenkins Jr. scores 21, UNLV tops Air Force 80-52 in MWC

David Jenkins Jr. had 21 points as UNLV easily defeated Air Force 80-52 in the first round of the Mountain West Conference tournament

MARCH 11, 2021 • Associated Press

Ike scores 17 to lift Wyoming over UNLV 80-69

Graham Ike registered 17 points as Wyoming topped UNLV 80-69

MARCH 7, 2021 • Associated Press

Scoring outburst against SDSU Jenkins had 32 points (11-23 FG, 7-14 3Pt, 3-3 FT), two rebounds and one steal across 38 minutes in Wednesday's 71-62 loss to SDSU.

Impact Jenks scored more than half the team's total points and was the only UNLV player in double figures on the evening. He recently stepped back into the starting five and was able to match his season-high in three-pointers made due to the increased volume. Jenkins and the Rebels likely are not tournament bound, but they'll have a shot for a miracle bid next week in the MWC Tournament.

MARCH 4, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

No. 19 San Diego State beats UNLV 71-62 for 2nd MWC title

Matt Mitchell scored 19 points and Jordan Schakel added 16 for No. 19 San Diego State, which beat UNLV 71-62 to clinch the Mountain West Conference regular-season title for the sec...

MARCH 4, 2021 • Associated Press

No. 19 San Diego St. looks for road win vs UNLV

No. 19 San Diego State looks for its third straight win over UNLV at Thomas & Mack Center

MARCH 2, 2021 • Associated Press

UNLV seeks revenge on Fresno State

Fresno State goes for the season sweep over UNLV after winning the previous matchup in Las Vegas

FEBRUARY 25, 2021 • Associated Press

Closing season strong, what does the future hold for David Jenkins? After some early struggles, David Jenkins is closing the 2020-21 campaign on a hot streak and finally playing like the difference-maker UNLV...

FEBRUARY 24, 2021 • LASVEGASSUN.COM

Fresno State, UNLV meet in conference play

UNLV plays host to Fresno State in a MWC matchup

FEBRUARY 23, 2021 • Associated Press

Hamilton leads UNLV over San Jose St. 67-64

Bryce Hamilton scored 17 points with 12 rebounds and his basket through contact with under a minute to go helped UNLV narrowly defeated San Jose State 67-64

FEBRUARY 21, 2021 • Associated Press

UNLV looks to extend streak vs San Jose St.

UNLV looks for its eighth straight win in the head-to-head series over San Jose State

FEBRUARY 20, 2021 • Associated Press

Alston Jr. scores 27 to lift Boise State past UNLV 61-59

Derrick Alston Jr. matched his season high with 27 points, Boise State coach Leon Rice collected a program-record 214th win and the Broncos edged UNLV 61-59

FEBRUARY 14, 2021 • Associated Press

Boise State looks to sweep UNLV

Boise State goes for the season sweep over UNLV after winning the previous matchup in Boise

FEBRUARY 12, 2021 • Associated Press

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