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http://ww4.hdnux.com/photos/07/56/20/2024511/3/628x471.jpg Entering the NBA is difficult as it is; however, there is one thing that makes it even more of a challenge once you do enter the league: being selected in the second round. You play with a chip on your shoulder, looking to prove that you are worth being in the Association. Golden State Warriors guard Charles Jenkins stands 6'3" on an NBA court, an atmosphere where he belongs. Attending school for a full four years is rare for many players in the modern day era of the NBA, but Jenkins did just that at Hofstra. In doing so, he is now the leading scorer in school history. In fact, Jenkins is second in the whole Colonial Athletic Association in scoring behind a Hall of Famer by the name of David Robinson. After an impressive four years at Hofstra, Jenkins was selected as the 44th pick in the 2011 NBA Draft. The Warriors were in need of a solid point guard to back up Stephen Curry on the roster. Jenkins hoped to learn from the older, more experienced players on the Warriors squad when he was drafted. "I expected to come in and learn from a lot of the veterans. It's always different when you come into a new situation as far as basketball. I was expecting to come in and work hard and learn as much as I can and carry it onto the court," Jenkins said. With Monta Ellis on the team for most of the season, it was rare that Jenkins received the minutes he needed on the court to showcase his talents. Once the Ellis trade went down, however, Jenkins' minutes and production increased on the court. He posted a career-high 27 points to go along with his six assists shortly after the swap that brought Andrew Bogut to California. A few games after that, Jenkins recorded a career-high 12 assists, making a case for the team's best playmaker. Jenkins shoots a solid 45 percent from the field, which can be tough to do not only for a guard, but for a rookie. At times, a fan can forget Jenkins is a rookie, considering the high-level basketball IQ with which he plays. Asked what his favorite part of playing in the NBA is, Jenkins stated, "The competition. Everyone can play. Everybody works hard. You're playing against guys that are labeled as some of the best guys in the world," Jenkins explained. Whether it's on a court during a game, or even in practice, Jenkins loves to work hard and compete, sometimes even being the last man to leave the floor. With Curry being healthy next year, Jenkins will play a crucial role for the Warriors and be someone that they have not had for a while: a reliable backup point guard. Jenkins brings energy into the game when he comes off the bench. Being a rookie, though, he has room to improve and with a full season on its way in a few months. He has expectations to fulfill this summer and will continue to work hard and be what the Warriors need him to be. "[i just need] to continue to get better and take this year as a learning process. Going into the summer, knowing what I have to get better at, and watching a lot of film just to prepare myself for when the next season comes," Jenkins said. Playing in an area where Warrior fans are very passionate, a lot can be expected of Jenkins when the team is at full strength next year. He will still be young, a sophomore in the league. "I won't be labeled as a rookie anymore, but rather a guy that goes into games knowing what to expect and ready to play." In a tough season for the Warriors, there have only been so many bright spots. Jenkins, the humble point guard out of Hofstra, has been one of them. BR Link

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