Pre-NBA: Averaged 8.2 points, 2.8 assists and 18.4 minutes per game as a member of the Pistons’ summer league team at the 2004 Minnesota Summer League…Undrafted out of college, was selected in the 2001 USBL Draft by Florida Sea Dragons (#16)…Moved to Italy for the 2001-02 season, signed by Aironi Novara…Signed for the 2002-03 season by Vurtis Roma…Moved to Greece during the 2003-04 season and averaged 20.0 points, 1.8 rebounds, 3.3 assists, 1.83 steals and 33.8 minutes in 12 games for AEK Athens.
College: Was a three-time NABC Division III National Player of the Year (1999, 2000, 2001) and three-time NABC Division III All-American at William Paterson…Two-time Metropolitan Writers Player of the Year…Two-time ECAC Player of the Year…Two-time Eastern Basketball Magazine Division III Player of the Year…Three-time New Jersey Athletic Conference Player of the Year…Holds school records in scoring (1,940 points), single-season scoring average (27.1 ppg), single-season point total (841), most free throws made in a season (257) and most free throws made in one game (20)…Named 2001 Basketball Times Division III Player of the Year…As a senior: Finished first in the NJAC in scoring (27.1 ppg) and steals (120) and eighth in assists (3.4 apg)…Also averaged 5.6 rebounds…Finished third nationally in both scoring and steals…Scored 20 or more points in 27 of 31 games…Had 13 30-point games and two 40-point performances…Scored a career-high 43 points against Richard Stockton…Scored 41 against Rowan University…Made 20 free throws en route to 30 points against Kean on Feb. 14…Had 12 games with five or more steals…Made 9-of-12 three-pointers on his way to 37 points against Richard Stockton…Following senior season, played in the Portsmouth Invitational Tournament and Nike Desert Classic, earning All-Tournament honors in Portsmouth…As a junior: Averaged 21.3 points, 7.1 rebounds and 4.0 assists…As a sophomore: Averaged 21.9 points, 6.2 rebounds and 4.2 assists…Played his freshman season at Union County College in Union, N.J., in 1993-94, then didn't play until 1998-99, when he enrolled at William Paterson University of Wayne, N.J…As a freshman: In 16 games at Union County College in 1993-94, averaged 18.4 points, 3.9 rebounds and 4.6 assists.
Personal
- Full name is Horace Jenkins
- Has three children, Hakim, Hanasia and Hamyah
- When not on the basketball court he enjoys spending time with his wife, Nahshida, and his family
- Took a leave of absence from college in 1993 to take care of his family and care for his son, Hakim, full time
- Re-enrolled in school and continued his basketball career in 1998 at William Paterson
- Enjoys watching all kinds of sports
- Favorite teams listed as the Dallas Cowboys and New York Yankees.
Played his freshman season at Union County College in Union, N. J., 1993-94, then enrolled at William Paterson University of Wayne, N.J in season 1998-99. As a senior, finished first in the JBAC in scoring (27.1 PPG) and steals (120) and eighth in assists (3.4 APG). Also averaged 5.6 rebounds. Finished third nationally in both scoring and steals, scored 20 or more points in 27 of 31 games. Had 13-30-point games and two 40 against Rowan University. Made 20 free throws en route to 30 points against Kean. Had 12 games with five or more steals. Made 9 of 12 three pointers on his way to 37 points against Richard Stockton. Following senior season, Played in the Portsmouth Invitational Tournament and Nike Desert Classic, earning All-Tournament honors in Portsmouth.
Played for Borgomanero (Novara, Italy) for season 2001-2002. Was elected MVP of the Leaga Due the same season. His progress has continued in season 2002-2003 with Virtus Roma where he had advanced them into the Euroleague and the team finished 2nd in the Italian 1st Division. Horace improved his PG skills, especially running the team and reading the floor. He found his way to play with Carton Meyers, Anthony Parker & Santiago…