Amiya Jenkins signs NLI with Kentucky WBB, completes 2022 recruiting class

It took an extra two days, but Kyra Elzy’s first-ever recruiting class is now all future Wildcats.

On Friday afternoon, four-star class of 2022 guard Amiya Jenkins out of Anderson County High School signed her National Letter of Intent with Kentucky Women’s Basketball. The 5-foot-10 native of the Bluegrass State is the fourth and final commit to sign her NLI with UK.

Kentucky received NLI from four-stars Tionna Herron and Saniah Tyler, along with in-state prospect Cassidy Rowe, on Wednesday; the start of the early signing period. Jenkins was one of the best players from the state of Kentucky as a junior in 2021 and figures to be a frontrunner (along with Rowe) for Kentucky Miss Basketball this season.

“There’s something special about being from this state and wearing KENTUCKY across your chest.”

Welcome to that remarkable club, @Amiy_aaa! #BBN #WeAreUK pic.twitter.com/2gCe1Rhgwm

— Kentucky WBB (@KentuckyWBB) November 12, 2021

More on Amiya Jenkins

Jenkins was a major pickup for Elzy, especially being right in her own backyard. Ranked as a top-100 player in her class by ESPN, Jenkins is a special talent in what shaped up to be an impressive group of recruits. She committed to the ‘Cats not long ago, either, doing so on Oct. 18.

“MeMe is the prototype wing/guard that we are looking for here at Kentucky and cannot wait to see her on the floor next season,” Elzy said in UK’s press release. “She is athletic, explosive, fit and a competitor. What we loved about MeMe is that she has improved in every single area of her game over the last few years. She is a great scorer and handles the ball extremely well. Just like the others in this class, she will bring great energy to the floor with her defense. She is a Kentucky kid that fits our style and bleeds blue. It’s special to be from this state and wear Kentucky across your chest.”

Below is more information on Jenkins, courtesy of UK Athletics.

Amiya Jenkins, 5-10, Guard, Lawrenceburg, Kentucky (Anderson County High School)

A four-star prospect by ESPN.com, ranking her 31st at her position and 94th overall … Was named the 2021 MaxPreps Kentucky Player of the Year for her impressive junior season where she led Anderson County to a 28-3 record and a semifinal appearance in the Girl’s Sweet 16 … Played in 28 games, averaging 17.2 points per game as a junior … Hit over 54 percent from the field as a junior … Was named to the Lexington Herald-Leader All-State girls’ basketball first team in 2021 … Played in 36 games as a sophomore, averaging 15.2 points per game while hitting 57.3 percent from the field … Helped Anderson County to the 30th District and Eighth Region championships as a sophomore, winning one game at the KHSAA Girl’s Sweet 16 before it was canceled due to COVID … Chose Kentucky over Tennessee, Rutgers, Penn State, Virginia Tech, Dayton, Belmont and others.