VCU and new head coach Will Wade landed a huge commitment on Saturday as four-star wing De’Riante Jenkins decided to close things out. The 6-foot-5 Jenkins had cut his list to seven schools earlier in the week and canceled upcoming official visits to Rutgers and Clemson to pledge to the Rams.
Regarded as the No. 61 overall prospect in the Class of 2016, Jenkins is a long and athletic wing who is a good passer and he can also handle the ball a bit. Jenkins is the first commitment for VCU in the Class of 2016 and his decision is incredibly important because it shows that the Rams can still pull in top-100 players without Shaka Smart. A nice system fit for VCU, Jenkins should thrive getting up and down the floor for the Rams.
This spring and summer with the Upward Stars in the adidas Gauntlet, Jenkins averaged 16.1 points and 5 rebounds per game in 10 contests. Jenkins shot 49 percent from the field and 79 percent from the free-throw line.
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Thank God for everything you have brought my Family and I through .. As I continue my journey at VCU #Ramnation🏀🐏 pic.twitter.com/e5hsIxvgiA
— Simba (@D_Jenkins0) September 19, 2015
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