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Jenkins scores 20 as UNC Wilmington takes down College of Charleston 78-69

Led by KJ Jenkins' 20 points, the UNC Wilmington Seahawks defeated the College of Charleston Cougars 78-69 on Saturday night

JANUARY 21, 2024 • Associated Press

Will be available to transfer Jenkins will be available from the NCAA's transfer portal, according to Jon Rothstein of CBS Sports.

Impact Jenkins barely averaged more than 20.0 minutes across two seasons New Mexico logged from November 2021 to March 2023. However, the aforementioned rate was worse during his second season. The senior averaged 18.5 minutes across it. Thus, Jenkins is expected to enroll in a school whose basketball program has better opportunities available.

MARCH 22, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Scores seven in start Jenkins totaled seven points (3-7 FG, 1-4 3Pt), two rebounds and one block across 20 minutes during Monday's 82-75 victory over Oral Roberts.

Impact Jenkins started in his first game this season, logging seven points and two rebounds across 20 minutes of action. The 6-foot-2 senior, who was filling in for an injured Javonte Johnson, has contributed 8.8 points, 2.4 rebounds, 1.1 assists and one steal on 19.9 minutes per game this season. If Johnson is unable to suit up on Sunday against San Diego State, Jenkins will likely get the starting nod again.

JANUARY 10, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Backup again Saturday Jenkins (foot) totaled nine points (3-9 FG, 3-7 3Pt), two rebounds and two assists across 26 minutes during Saturday's 84-77 loss to UNLV.

Impact Jenkins recorded his first log across 2023. At least until March, the senior is expected to continue being a backup of Jaelen House and Jamal Mashburn.

JANUARY 8, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Warming up Saturday Jenkins (foot) was spotted warming up before Saturday's game against UNLV, Geoff Grammer of the Albuquerque Journal reports.

Impact Jenkins didn't play Tuesday against Fresno State in what was his first absence of the campaign, but the fact that he was spotted in warm-ups was undoubtedly a step in the right direction. He's averaging 11.0 points per game since the start of December.

JANUARY 7, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Out Tuesday Jenkins (foot) was inactive during Tuesday's loss to Fresno State, Geoff Grammer of the Albuquerque Journal reports.

Impact Jenkins missed his first game of the season due to a foot injury sustained against Wyoming, and the Lobos were taken down for the first time this season. The 6-foot-2 senior has appeared in 14 games, averaging 8.9 points, 2.4 rebounds, 1.1 assists and 1.1 steals on 19.5 minutes per game. Jenkins will have his next opportunity to return when the Lobos host UNLV on Saturday.

JANUARY 4, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Starts again Jenkins will start Monday against Fresno State.

Impact Jenkins will get his second-consecutive start and his third a four-game stretch for the Lobos. The junior is averaging 9.8 points and 3.1 rebounds over 22.3 minutes per game. In a corresponding move, center Sebastian Forsling will come off the bench for the fourth-straight game.

FEBRUARY 28, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Draws first start of season Jenkins will start Saturday's contest against Air Force.

Impact The Lobos will elect to go small by inserting the 6-foot-2 junior into the starting lineup in place off the seven-foot Sebastian Forsling. Jenkins has scored in double figures in back-to-back games and is averaging 10.9 points and 2.9 rebounds in 21.9 minutes per game.

FEBRUARY 5, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Jenkins scores 21 to carry New Mexico over Denver 87-67

KJ Jenkins had 21 points as New Mexico romped past Denver 87-67

DECEMBER 10, 2021 • Associated Press

Scores seven in return Jenkins produced seven points (3-8 FG, 1-5 3Pt) and two rebounds across 22 minutes during Monday's 78-76 1OT loss to New Mexico State.

Impact Jenkins came off the bench and was able to provide seven points in his return from an ankle injury that cost him two games. He should be good to go for Thursday's game against Denver.

DECEMBER 7, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Warming up Monday Jenkins (ankle) is warming up ahead of Monday's game against New Mexico State, Geoff Grammer of the Albuquerque Journal reports.

Impact Jenkins has missed the past two games with an ankle injury, but this is a good indication that the junior will be available to return to the lineup. Jenkins is currently averaging 8.8 points and 1.3 rebounds across six outings.

DECEMBER 6, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Misses out again Jenkins (ankle) was unable to play Tuesday against New Mexico State.

Impact Jenkins has now missed a pair of games after exiting just four minutes into the Nov. 25 clash with UAB. The timing of the injury was unfortunate, as the junior guard was coming off of his best two efforts of the season, posting a combined 37 points against Montana State and Western New Mexico. Jenkins' next opportunity to rejoin the action arrives Monday in a rematch versus in-state rival New Mexico State.

DECEMBER 1, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Won't play Friday Jenkins will miss Friday's game against Towson with an ankle injury, Geoff Grammer of the Albuquerque Journal reports.

Impact Jenkins picked up the injury in practice Wednesday. He played in Thursday's game but only received four minutes, so he'll get a full rest Friday in attempt to properly heal.

NOVEMBER 26, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Jenkins carries New Mexico past Western New Mexico 88-63

KJ Jenkins had 20 points as New Mexico easily beat Western New Mexico 88-63

NOVEMBER 23, 2021 • Associated Press

Picks up 18 in exhibition Jenkins (teeth) had 18 points (6-14 FG, 2-7 3Pt, 4-4 FT), five rebounds and three assists across 20 minutes off the bench in Friday's 101-72 exhibition victory over New Mexico High...

Impact Jenkins may not have started the contest but it didn't stop him from tying the team scoring lead. Although he missed an earlier exhibition after getting his wisdom teeth removed, it looks like the JUCO transfer is now ready to be an immediate contributor for a Lobos squad that loses plenty of guard depth from a season ago.

NOVEMBER 8, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Sits out of scrimmage Jenkins did not play in Saturday's scrimmage due to having his wisdom teeth recently taken out, Geoff Grammer of the Albuquerque Journal reports.

Impact Jenkins is expected to mix into the backcourt rotation when healthy. It doesn't appear at this point there is much concern that Jenkins will be out too much longer as his mouth recovers.

NOVEMBER 1, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

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Jenkins scores 20 as UNC Wilmington takes down College of Charleston 78-69

Jenkins scores 21 to carry New Mexico over Denver 87-67

Jenkins carries New Mexico past Western New Mexico 88-63