A Closer Look: Amir Jenkins

Providence is set to host the point guard from Worcester Academy and BABC on June 24.

Prospect Profile: Amir Jenkins

Position: Attacking Point Guard Height: 6’2 High School: Worcester Academy AAU Program: BABC (MA) Class: 2026

Overview: It all started with a phone call — one Amir Jenkins almost ignored.

Last summer, Providence head coach Kim English called the young point guard from Worcester, MA, with potentially life-changing news. Jenkins, unaware of the caller’s identity, let it go to voicemail. Then, curiosity got the best of him, and he shot off a text: "Who is this?"

English’s response? “Your next head coach.”

When English offered a scholarship, Providence became Jenkins’ first high major offer, as he explained to Steve Hewitt of The New England Basketball Journal.

Jenkins shared in that interview that his father had trained Friar great Devin Carter, which made it even more special when Carter posted on X about Providence’s offer the night of the 2024 NBA Draft.

The stock of Jenkins has only taken off since. At this time a year ago, he was coming off of leading Worcester North to consecutive state titles and getting ready to head to Worcester Academy for his junior campaign.

It was a memorable season for the young point guard, as the Hilltoppers (a 5 seed in the NEPSAC AA championship) upset top-seeded Cushing in the semifinals and then knocked off CATS Academy and future Friar Jaylen Harrell in a battle in the title game.

Playing in front of English, Jenkins was named MVP of the tournament after scoring 17 points and coming up with a pair of steals in the final minute of a one possession game.

The win capped a terrific season in which Jenkins averaged 21.7 points and over three assists and three rebounds a game, all while playing tenacious defensively. He cracked the top 100 nationally in 247 Sports’ rankings, earning considerable praise from lead scouting analyst Adam Finkelstein throughout the year.

Since Providence offered, Creighton, Xavier, Maryland, Georgia, Boston College, Oklahoma State, Virginia Tech, Mississippi State, West Virginia, and others have all done the same.

A Versatile Playmaker With Room to Grow

Jenkins is electric with the ball in his hands — whether slicing through defenses, pushing in transition, or controlling the pace in halfcourt sets. He has the athleticism and body control to attack either direction, adjusting on the fly with impressive footwork and physicality.

Yet, the biggest question mark remains his shooting. While he’s shown ability this spring in Adidas play, especially off the dribble (37% on pull-up jumpers in seven games), he’s still refining his catch-and-shoot mechanics (1-7 shooting) and needs to elevate his long-range consistency (28% from three in Adidas games). Worcester Academy head coach Jamie Sullivan and his staff spent last season building Jenkins’ confidence as a shooter, a development that will be crucial for his long-term ceiling.

Despite that, Jenkins has been a dominant force for his undefeated (34-0) BABC squad this spring. Against top grassroots competition, including Mass Rivals and Middlesex Magic, he recently delivered another MVP performance at the Zero Gravity Nationals, adding to his growing list of accolades.

Behind the Numbers: Jenkins’ Spring Performance on the Adidas Circuit:

• Elite in Transition: 20-26 shooting on fast breaks

• Improving Off-the-Dribble Shooting: 9-24 (37%) on shots off the bounce

• Finishing Inside: converting at 69% at the rim

• Playmaking Ability: 29 assists in seven games

• Free-Throw Efficiency: 81% (17-21), demonstrating potential growth as a jump shooter

Here are some clips from his work with BABC this spring:

The Bottom Line:

Providence is very much in on Jenkins, and rightfully so. He’s scheduled to visit PC in just over a week, and if his jumper continues to develop, his ceiling is high. His competitive fire, physical tools, and dynamic playmaking make him a compelling prospect — one who lives a mere 45 minutes from campus.