Wayne State University Athletics

2024-25:  Started 26 of the 34 games played for Macomb Community College, helping the Monarchs to a 30-6 record, and a fifth-place finish at the NJCAA national tournament ... played for coach Christopher Burns ... selected to the All-MCCAA (Michigan Community College Athletic Association) Eastern Conference Honorable Mention Team ... averaged 6.7 points, 4.0 assists and 4.1 rebounds per game ... scored in double figures seven times, including a season-high 17 points vs. Hocking College (12/17) on a season-best 6-of-9 field goals, 2-3 3-pointers, and 3-of-4 from the foul line ... dished out at least four assists in a contest 17 times, with a season-best nine helpers vs. Fanshawe (12/29) ... grabbed a season-best eight rebounds twice (11/6 at Glen Oaks, and 1/3 vs. South Suburban) ... posted a 2.49 to 1.0 assist to turnover ratio ... received Academic All-MCCAA recognition.

High School:  A 2024 graduate of Belleville High School ... was a four-year varsity letterwinner for coach Adam Trumpour ... helped lead the Tigers to a 65-27 record during his four seasons on varsity, including nine post-season victories ... averaged 15 points, six assists and five rebounds per contest as a senior ... was a two-year team captain ... selected to the BCAM All-Academic Team his last two seasons ... plays during the summer for the Michigan Warriors and coach Mohammad Baiz.

Personal:  Full name -- Jalen M. Jenkins ... born on May 21, 2006, in Dearborn, Mich. ... son of Stewart Jenkins and Danielle Hurst ... has two older brothers, Michael and Marcus, and one sister, Michelle ... plans to major in Pre-Med.