Quick Info
| Profession | Professional basketball player |
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| Nationality | American |
| Date of Birth | 17/08/2001 |
| Age | 25 years |
| Birthplace | Dallas, Texas, United States |
| Zodiac Sign | Leo |
Latest News about Daniss Jenkins
25/10/2026
Jenkins started and scored 18 points, with eight rebounds and six assists, in Detroit's road win over the Philadelphia 76ers. The performance came while Jalen Duren was out, and it showed his growing value to the Pistons' depth.
29/06/2026
The Detroit Pistons exercised their $4 million team option for Daniss Jenkins for the 2026-27 season. The decision kept the undrafted guard under contract after a breakout year as Detroit's backup point guard.
17/05/2026
Jenkins scored 17 points, with five assists and three rebounds, in Detroit's Game 7 loss to Cleveland in the Eastern Conference Semifinals. He had earned a starting role for Game 5 of the series after a strong playoff run.
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Bio/Wiki
| Summary | Point guard who plays for the Detroit Pistons of the National Basketball Association after going undrafted in the 2024 NBA Draft. He became a key backup guard for Detroit during the 2025-26 season and played a major role in the team's 2026 playoff run. |
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| Pronunciation | DAY-niss |
| Current Team | Detroit Pistons |
| Jersey Number | 24 |
| NBA Debut | 25/10/2024 |
Physical Stats & More
| Height | 6 ft 4 in (193 cm) |
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| Weight | 165 lbs (75 kg) |
| Position | Point guard |
| Shoots | Right |
Educational Qualification(s)
| High School | Hillcrest High School, Dallas, Texas |
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| Undergraduate | University of the Pacific (2019-2021) |
| Junior College | Odessa College |
| Transfer Institution | Iona College |
| Graduate | St. John's University (2023-2024), graduate student |
Career
| Early College Career | Began at the University of the Pacific under head coach Damon Stoudamire, then played at Odessa College before transferring |
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| St. John's Honours | 2023-24 All-BIG EAST Second Team |
| NBA Draft | Undrafted in the 2024 NBA Draft |
| NBA Contract History | Signed a two-way contract with the Detroit Pistons on 06/07/2024; re-signed on a two-way contract on 02/08/2025; converted to a multi-year contract on 09/02/2026 |
| G League | Played for the Motor City Cruise |
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| 2025-26 Season | Appeared in 72 regular-season games for Detroit, starting 19, and averaged 9.3 points per game |
| 2026 Team Option | Pistons exercised their 2026-27 team option on 29/06/2026 |
| 2026 Playoffs | Started Game 5 of the Eastern Conference Semifinals against Cleveland and scored 17 points in Game 7 loss |
Some Lesser Known Facts
| 1. Was not selected in the 2024 NBA Draft and joined Detroit on a two-way deal. | |
| 2. Set a G League career high of 41 points in February 2025. | |
| 3. Set a G League career high of 17 assists in March 2025. | |
| 4. Was ejected alongside Trae Young during a heated preseason game against the Washington Wizards in October 2026. |
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