Introducing Daniss Jenkins, the Rick Pitino initiative that turned into a remarkable success in the NBA.
Jenkins Making a Name in the NBA Danis Jenkins has certainly caught the attention of NBA fans. Just last week, he hit a corner three-pointer as the buzzer rang, helping push the game between the Detroit Pistons and Washington Wizards into overtime. Shortly after, he made headlines with a remarkable 52-foot shot that beat the […]
Daniss Jenkins thrilled after signing two-way deal with Pistons
Danis Jenkins sounded like he was ready to run through a wall for his new team on Thursday night, minutes after agreeing to a two-way contract with the Pistons. If the St. John’s star point guard was disappointed to go undrafted, he didn’t show it. “All I needed was someone to give me a chance,” […]
Daniss Jenkins, Josh Hart shade Virginia, March Madness selection committee
If the NCAA Tournament selection committee was hoping to overcome criticism of who was and wasn’t in this year’s tournament, Virginia did little to help that cause. And there were more than a few ready to throw their shade. The selection committee came under fire because Big East teams like St. John’s, Providence and Seton […]
Daniss Jenkins wants St. John’s to learn from frustrating loss
Forget about missed shots. Suspicious host. A painful ending. For Danis Jenkins, all that mattered about the gut punch of Saturday's loss was that St. John's would learn from it and adjust accordingly. That means it's going to be tough. That means more resilience. And it starts with the fifth-year senior point guard, who was […]
Daniss Jenkins has been perfect fit for St. John’s, Rick Pitino
OMAHA, Neb. — The initiative wasn't all that big news. Three days after Rick Pitino lost Walter Creighton Jr. to Florida, he acquired Iona's backcourt mate Danis Jenkins. That hardly moved the proverbial needle. Unlike Creighton, who was named MAAC Player of the Year, Jenkins was not even named to the mid-major conference's first team. […]