2023-24 Men's Basketball Roster
Jennings, Markel
Jersey Number 14
Markel Jennings
- Position:
- Guard
- Height:
- 5-11
- Class:
- Freshman
- Hometown:
- Watkinsville, Ga.
- High School:
- Athens Academy
- Prev Team:
- Athens Academy
- Shop:
- Buy My Merchandise
- Exchange Profile:
- Pitch an NIL Deal
Bio
Complete bio including stats (PDF)
2024-25 Season Highlights:
• Missed the season due to injury.
2023-24 Season Highlights:
• Redshirted during the season to preserve his freshman year of eligibility.
• Affected by lingering injuries throughout the summer and season.
• The only Bulldog to not see action during Georgia’s tour of Italy due to an ankle setback.
• Played the final 1:15 of Georgia’s 99-82 exhibition victory over Eastern Kentucky.
High School Highlights:
• Coached by Don Hurlburt as a senior at Athens Academy.
• Helped Athens Academy compile a 16-12 record and reach the first round of the Georgia Class 2A state tournament.
• Played a vital role in the Spartans’ reversal from his first two seasons at Athens Academy, when the Spartans compiled a combined record of 12-34.
• Enjoyed a breakout AAU summer season during 2022, averaging 13.5 points and 6.5 assists for the Team Strong program.
• Team strong is run by Athens native Carlos Strong, an All-SEC performer for the Bulldogs who helped lead Georgia to the “Sweet 16” round of the 1996 NCAA Tournament.
• Among UGA’s career statistical leaders, Strong is currently No. 14 in points (1,414) and No. 10 in rebounds (739).
• Played on the varsity team at Prince Avenue Christian School as a freshman before transferring to the Wolverines’ cross-county rival.
Personal:
• Born November 12, 2003, Markell is the son of Mark and Delores Jennings and intends to major in Management.
2024-25 Season Highlights:
• Missed the season due to injury.
2023-24 Season Highlights:
• Redshirted during the season to preserve his freshman year of eligibility.
• Affected by lingering injuries throughout the summer and season.
• The only Bulldog to not see action during Georgia’s tour of Italy due to an ankle setback.
• Played the final 1:15 of Georgia’s 99-82 exhibition victory over Eastern Kentucky.
High School Highlights:
• Coached by Don Hurlburt as a senior at Athens Academy.
• Helped Athens Academy compile a 16-12 record and reach the first round of the Georgia Class 2A state tournament.
• Played a vital role in the Spartans’ reversal from his first two seasons at Athens Academy, when the Spartans compiled a combined record of 12-34.
• Enjoyed a breakout AAU summer season during 2022, averaging 13.5 points and 6.5 assists for the Team Strong program.
• Team strong is run by Athens native Carlos Strong, an All-SEC performer for the Bulldogs who helped lead Georgia to the “Sweet 16” round of the 1996 NCAA Tournament.
• Among UGA’s career statistical leaders, Strong is currently No. 14 in points (1,414) and No. 10 in rebounds (739).
• Played on the varsity team at Prince Avenue Christian School as a freshman before transferring to the Wolverines’ cross-county rival.
Personal:
• Born November 12, 2003, Markell is the son of Mark and Delores Jennings and intends to major in Management.
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