Charles Jenkins is a former professional basketball player known for his standout collegiate career and brief stint in the NBA.
Born on February 28, 1989, in Brooklyn, New York, he grew up in a family that valued sports, with his father having played collegiate basketball for the Navy before transferring to Virginia Western Community College.
Jenkins developed a passion for the game early on, influenced by his father and an older brother who played high school basketball.
He later became a Serbian citizen during his overseas career and is recognized as one of the all-time greats at Hofstra University.
Siblings
Charles has one brother, Kareem Albritton, who was tragically shot and killed in Brooklyn in 2001 at the age of 22 when Charles was 11 years old.
This loss profoundly impacted Jenkins, motivating him throughout his basketball journey; he has spoken about playing in memory of Kareem and dedicating efforts to support Kareem’s daughter, his niece Kemoni Albritton, including plans to fund her college education.
Career
Jenkins’ career began at Hofstra University, where he played from 2007 to 2011 and became the program’s all-time leading scorer with 2,513 points, a record that highlights his scoring prowess and consistency as a guard.
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He was a standout in the Colonial Athletic Association (CAA), earning multiple honors before being selected by the Golden State Warriors in the second round (44th overall) of the 2011 NBA Draft.
Jenkins played in the NBA for the Warriors from 2011 to 2012 and then for the Philadelphia 76ers in 2012-2013, appearing in over 100 games primarily as a reserve point guard and shooting guard.
After his NBA tenure, he pursued a successful overseas career, playing in leagues across Europe, including notable stints with Crvena Zvezda in Serbia (where he won multiple championships and became a fan favorite), Olympiacos in Greece, and Olimpia Milano in Italy, among others.
He retired after a long and accomplished professional journey spanning more than a decade post-college.
Accolades
At Hofstra, Jenkins was a three-time All-CAA selection, including First Team honors, and was named CAA Player of the Year in 2011.
He also received recognition as part of the CAA All-Defensive Team and achieved milestones like becoming the 63rd player in NCAA history to score 2,500 career points.
In the NBA, while his role was limited, he contributed to the Warriors during their rebuilding phase.
Overseas, he won multiple Adriatic League and Serbian League championships with Crvena Zvezda, along with cups and individual honors such as All-EuroCup recognition.
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