Jenkins burst onto the scene this season, establishing himself as a confident shot-maker with the freedom to create and operate, and his team put the ball in his hands to allow him to do it. He scored in double figures in 13 of the games for Vanguar,d and he put up 9.9 points a game to go along with it.  He showed the ability to heat up quickly, using pace and shot creation to keep defenses off balance, and attacked from the perimeter. Jenkins also flashed three-level scoring potential while consistently producing in key stretches. He also got off to a hot start for the summer, where he put us on notice of what’s to come. With growing confidence and offensive responsibility, Jenkins is trending toward becoming a true go-to option moving forward, and that is why he made the rankings for the first time. 

Jenkins used his length to control the game on both ends throughout the tournament. He consistently established strong post position, making himself an easy target inside while forcing defenders into tough spots. His mid range touch was impressive, knocking down shots with confidence when given space. On the glass he was active and physical, securing rebounds and creating extra possessions. Defensively his length altered everything around the rim, leading to blocks and countless difficult looks for opponents. Jenkins made it tough on anyone he matched up with and showed his value as a reliable interior presence

Jenkins delivered instant offense with his quick trigger shooting from deep. His constant off ball movement created open looks, and when given space, he punished defenders with confident perimeter scoring that gave his team momentum shifting buckets.