Utah Basketball Honors Riley Battin, David Jenkins Jr. On Senior Night
Mar 5, 2022, 8:06 PM
(Photo courtesy of Utah Athletics)
(Photo courtesy of Utah Athletics)
SALT LAKE CITY – The University of Utah men’s basketball team honored Riley Battin and David Jenkins Jr. on Senior Day ahead of their game against Colorado.
With under 15 minutes until tip-off Utah head coach Craig Smith and the Runnin’ Utes held a ceremony for Riley Battin and David Jenkins Jr.
Smith told the media earlier in the week that any players that are honored on Senior Night, doesn’t necessarily mean they are leaving the program. Every player on the roster has eligibility remaining after this season.
College Careers Of Riley Battin, David Jenkins Jr.
Battin was a four-star recruit coming out of Oak Park High School in Westlake Village, California. He joined the Utes in 2018 and started in 21 of his 31 games played as a true freshman. Battin averaged 6.4 points per game, while shooting 48% from the field and 36% from the three-point line.
He improved his numbers as a sophomore in 2019-20 with 7.8 points and 4.6 rebounds per game average. As a junior in 2020-21, Battin posted averages of 6.6 points and 3.4 rebounds per contest in 25 games played, including nine starts. After that season, Battin entered the transfer portal when Larry Krystkowiak was fired as head coach. Once Craig Smith was hired, Battin pulled his name from the portal.
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This season, Battin started the first 20 games before coming off the bench the last eight games entering the regular season finale against Colorado. He is averaging 4.5 points and 3.1 rebounds per game.
Jenkins is finishing his first season with the Runnin’ Utes. He joined the program after two seasons with UNLV. Prior to his time in Las Vegas, Jenkins played for South Dakota State for two seasons.
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Jenkins started the first nine games before he took his new role of coming off the bench. He is averaging 8.3 points per game, while shooting 37% from the field and 38% from beyond the arc.
Utah and Colorado can be seen on ESPNU.
Trevor Allen is a Utah Utes Insider for sports.ksl.com, Co-Host of Faith, Family and Football podcast with Clark Phillips III and host of the Crimson Corner podcast. Follow him on Twitter: @TrevorASports.
