Kmajay Jenkins

Uncommitted

SF•DME Academy•Class of 2028

@kmajayj @majay._z

6-6

180 lbs

Hickory

90 Rating

#69|247Sports#46|On3#47|State (247)#17|Position (247)

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Scout Report

A 6-6 wing who already has six high-major programs calling his phone before he's played a varsity season at his current school is worth stopping for. Kmajay Jenkins is only a sophomore-to-be in the class of 2028, and he's already being evaluated like a priority target by staffs in two Power Five leagues.

Background

Jenkins grew up in Daytona Beach, Florida, and made the jump to DME Academy, the Daytona-based prep powerhouse that's built a pipeline of high-major talent in recent years. He's surrounded by serious company there — Kohl Rosario, a 2025 shooting guard committed to Kansas, Eli Ellis, a 2025 point guard headed to South Carolina, and Isaac Ellis, a 2026 point guard committed to Louisville. Sharing a locker room and practice floor with that level of guard play has forced Jenkins to play off the ball, read passing lanes, and compete in practice reps that most kids his age never see. That environment shows up in how advanced his habits look for a 2028 prospect.

Playing Style

Jenkins plays at a pace that looks older than his class year suggests. He's not a point guard, but he initiates offense comfortably when the ball swings to him, especially in early offense where his length lets him see over the top of defenses. In the half-court he's most dangerous attacking downhill off two or three dribbles, using his frame to absorb contact and finish through smaller or shorter defenders. Defensively, he's long enough to guard multiple positions on the wing and has the lateral quickness to stay attached on the perimeter, though his impact there is more about length and effort right now than refined technique. He moves well without the ball, relocating to open space rather than standing still, which tells you he's been coached in a system that demands spacing. For a player this young, the feel for team offense — knowing when to cut, when to space, when to attack — is ahead of where most 2028 prospects are at this stage.

Strengths

The size-to-skill combination is the headline. At 6-6, Jenkins already handles the ball comfortably in transition and shows flashes of a pull-up jumper off the dribble, not just a catch-and-shoot look. His motor on both ends stands out on tape — he runs the floor hard in transition and closes out with urgency rather than jogging into position. Scouts watching DME practices and games also point to his frame; he already has the build of a wing who can add strength without losing quickness, which matters a lot projecting four years out.

Areas to Watch

The jump shot needs consistency — the mechanics are there in flashes, but the percentage and shot selection will need to tighten as the competition gets tougher. He'll also need to refine his defensive positioning off the ball; the physical tools are ahead of the instincts right now. Adding strength to his frame will be the biggest swing factor in unlocking more physicality at the rim on both ends.

Player Comparison

His frame and playmaking feel invite a loose comparison to a young Jalen Johnson — a long, switchable wing who can push tempo and make plays for others before he's fully established as a shooter. It's an early-stage comparison given Jenkins is only entering his class of 2028, but the body type and positional versatility line up well enough to use as a developmental blueprint.

Recruitment

Jenkins already holds six Division I offers — Clemson, Georgia Tech, Oklahoma State, Ole Miss, South Carolina, and West Virginia — which is a significant number for a player this far out from signing. Given that he's in the 2028 class, a commitment is unlikely to come soon, and expect this list to grow substantially over the next two to three years as more programs get extended live look opportunities. South Carolina's presence is notable given Eli Ellis, a DME teammate, is already committed there, which could be a thread worth watching. For now, this is a name to track rather than a recruitment nearing resolution.

Projection

If the jumper comes along and he adds the strength scouts expect, Jenkins projects as a high-major wing with legitimate NBA Draft buzz down the road — a 6-6 ball-handler with positional size is exactly the profile programs are building rosters around. The more realistic outcome, even in a strong developmental arc, is a productive power-conference starter who guards multiple positions and creates offense in transition. It's four years away from matters, but the ranking and offer sheet at this stage suggest the ceiling is real.

Updated Oct 12, 2026 · Analysis by PrepRadar Scouting Team