Jackson Jenkins
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Clayton Conover | Prep Hoops Scout
Jenkins has routinely provided sturdy interior defense to a Chaparral program that has outperformed various preseason predictions. Gaining a bit more athleticism to finish above the rim, the forward’s improved confidence around the basket has made him incremental towards their goals on both ends of the floor.
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Jenkins played big minutes for the Great 8 program, anchoring the paint thanks to his size and positioning to mitigate driving lanes. Always in prime position to swat away or at least alter shot attempts, Chaparral brings plenty of frontcourt size to the table this coming season.
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Jenkins defends the rim particularly well, often in a conservative defensive position to mitigate opposing drives while playing just close enough to alter pull-up jumpers. At roughly 6’7, his stable defense and quality screen setting have made him a player turned to very much by his teammates.
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A proactive interior defender, Jenkins routinely took away driving lanes, getting into possession early to contest opponents. Bringing active hands on contests, he maximizes his reach to contain shot attempts and force opponents into tough positions.
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Jenkins has proven himself as a serviceable frontcourt option, thanks to his steady defensive rebounding alongside the strong frame. Fairly strong down low, he has consistently provided Chaparral with a defensive option in the paint, effectively holding his own in the post versus likesized matchups. Throughout the spring and summer for Elevation Flyers , Jenkins has continued to progress his spot-up shooting along the mid-range and occasionally from behind the arc. Throughout this past season for the Elite Eight program, Jenkins posted 5.4 points, 5.2 rebounds, and 1.7 blocks per game.
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5.4 PPG
5.2 RPG
1.5 BPG
A dependable interior defender who is constantly in the right place to mitigate shot attempts, Jenkins is a dependable defensive option. Offensively, he has become more willing on spot-up attempts in the mid-range, taking what the defense provides.
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Jenkins knocked down a few mid-range jumpers, capabel off of spot-up attempts when provided space. His positional size makes him an intriguing forward, part of a very competitive Flyers program.
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