Lorenzo Jenkins enters his first season as an assistant coach on the Samford men’s basketball team.
Jenkins came to Samford from New Mexico State where he was a special assistant to the head coach in 2022-23.
Prior to New Mexico State, Jenkins was at Northwest Florida State in Niceville, Fla., where he served in 2021-22 and helped lead the team to a Junuor College national title.
From 2017-21, Jenkins coached at Potters House Christian Academy in Jacksonville, Fla. During his time at Potters House, 13 of his players signed with Division I schools, and they attained a top-25 ranking. The teams also qualified for the SIAA Playoffs in three of his four seasons.
Jenkins coached at I Family in Orlando, Fla., from 2016-22. He coached a McDonald’s All-American and Jordan Brand Classic All-American, while also having 20 players sign with Division I schools.
From 2015-17, Jenkins worked in player development overseas in Szekesfehervar, Hungary (2015-16) and Santiago del Estro, Argentina(2016-17).
From 2010-15, he worked with Showtime Ballers in Orlando, Fla., including serving as the head coach from 2013-15. There, he had 20 players from his teams sign with Division I teams. Also with the Showtime Ballers, he coached a McDonald’s All-American and Jordan Brand Classic All-American.
