Charles Jenkins (basketball)
A prolific college scorer whose NBA journey was brief but who carved out a significant second act as a star in European basketball.
Born 1989 (age 37)·American basketball player·Birthday: February 28·Millennials
Biography
Charles Jenkins built a legacy on scoring, first as a relentless guard for Hofstra University where he left as the school's all-time leading scorer. Drafted by the Golden State Warriors, his NBA tenure was a short-lived role player experience during the franchise's pre-championship rebuilding years. Yet, his story didn't end there. Jenkins reinvented himself across the Atlantic, becoming a force in European leagues. His most notable success came with Crvena Zvezda (Red Star Belgrade) in Serbia, where he evolved into a floor leader and champion, embraced by fans for his clutch performances. This chapter was so profound he obtained Serbian citizenship, a testament to his connection with the country where his professional identity truly flourished.
Millennials
1981–1996
The first digital natives. Grew up with the internet, came of age during 9/11 and the 2008 crash. Highly educated, deeply indebted, slower to marry and buy houses. Redefined work, identity, and what it means to be an adult.
Charles was born in 1989, placing them squarely in the Millennials. The events that shaped this generation — the internet revolution, 9/11, and the 2008 financial crisis — shaped the world they entered and the choices available to them.
#1 When Charles Was Born
The biggest hits of 1989
#1 Movie
Batman
Best Picture
Driving Miss Daisy
#1 TV Show
Roseanne
Charles's Life & Times
The world at every milestone
1989Born
Berlin Wall falls; Tiananmen Square protests
Gas: $1.00/galHome: $79,100Min wage: $3.35/hrPresident: George H.W. Bush"Look Away" — ChicagoBest Picture: Driving Miss Daisy
1994Started school
Nelson Mandela elected president of South Africa
Gas: $1.11/galHome: $90,400Min wage: $4.25/hrPresident: Bill Clinton"The Sign" — Ace of BaseBest Picture: Forrest Gump
2002Became a teenager
Euro currency enters circulation
Gas: $1.36/galHome: $137,800Min wage: $5.15/hrPresident: George W. Bush"How You Remind Me" — NickelbackBest Picture: Chicago
2005Could drive
Hurricane Katrina devastates New Orleans; YouTube launches
Gas: $2.30/galHome: $167,500Min wage: $5.15/hrPresident: George W. Bush"We Belong Together" — Mariah CareyBest Picture: Crash
2007Could vote
iPhone released; Great Recession begins
Gas: $2.80/galHome: $172,600Min wage: $5.85/hrPresident: George W. Bush"Irreplaceable" — BeyonceBest Picture: No Country for Old Men
2010Turned 21
Deepwater Horizon oil spill; iPad launched
Gas: $2.79/galHome: $147,800Min wage: $7.25/hrPresident: Barack Obama"Tik Tok" — KeshaBest Picture: The King's Speech
2019Turned 30
First image of a black hole; Hong Kong protests
Gas: $2.60/galHome: $224,400Min wage: $7.25/hrPresident: Donald Trump"Old Town Road" — Lil Nas XBest Picture: Parasite
2026Age 37 today
Gas: $3.91/galPresident: Donald Trump
Key Achievements
- Finished his college career at Hofstra as the all-time leading scorer with 2,463 points.
- Won multiple Adriatic League and Serbian League championships with Crvena Zvezda.
- Named the MVP of the Serbian League Finals in 2015 while playing for Crvena Zvezda.
Did You Know?
He holds dual citizenship of the United States and Serbia.
Jenkins was drafted 44th overall in the 2011 NBA Draft by the Golden State Warriors.
At Hofstra, he was a two-time Haggerty Award winner as the top men's college player in the New York metropolitan area.
“I just wanted to be ready when my number was called, to contribute however I could.”
