MSU Denver Athletics

• 2024 Athletic Director's Honor Roll, spring semester

2023-24: Appeared in three games, averaging 6.0 points in 14.7 minutes off the bench. ... Made 6 of 16 from the field (37.5 percent), including 46.2 percent from 3 (6 of 13). ... Had a second straight night of three made 3s, tying a career high, on just five attempts in the 85-82 loss Dec. 2 to No. 18/RV Colorado Mesa. ... Made his season debut Dec. 1 in the 85-54 win over Westminster and matched career highs with three made 3-pointers on seven 3-point attempts while scoring nine points.

2022-23: Played in 28 games, starting 12, and was third on the team with 10.0 points per game, third with 3.7 rebounds per game and fourth with 23.8 minutes per game. ... Shot 40.8 percent from the field (97 of 238), 35.4 percent from 3-point range (40 of 113) and 80.4 percent at the free throw line (45 of 56). ... Contributed 13 points, six rebounds and a career-best four assists in an 84-59 win over Westminster on Feb. 10. ... Scored in double figures in six straight games from Jan. 6 through Jan. 20, averaging 13.5 points. ... Matched career high with 17 points in an 80-73 loss at UCCS on Jan. 13. ... Threw down three spectacular dunks, the last over a 6-foot-11 defender at the rim, and hit two clutch 3-pointers in a 73-66 win over New Mexico Highlands on Jan. 6. The third dunk gave MSU Denver a 61-47 lead with just over five minutes to play, but MSU Denver then was outscored 15-0 to fall behind. But Kennis’ 3 restored the lead to 66-62 and the Roadrunners led the rest of the way. ... Had 14 points, including a three-point play with 2:57 left to get MSU Denver within one point in a decisive 10-0 run, during the 84-78 win at Colorado Mesa on Dec. 3. ... In a 91-84 win over Cal Poly Humboldt on Nov. 26, contributed 12 points while making 3 of 6 from 3-point range, and added four rebounds and a career-best three assists. ... Produced 12 points and five rebounds while making 2 of 3 from 3-point range in the 68-66 loss at Fort Hays State (Kan.) on Nov. 20. ... Had career highs of 17 points and nine rebounds while making 7 of 10 from the field in a 101-59 win over Barclay (Kan.) on Nov. 18. ... Made his official MSU Denver debut in a Nov. 11 loss at Oklahoma Christian and knocked down 3 of 6 from 3-point range while scoring 13 points. ... Started and scored six points in 23 minutes in a season-opening exhibition game at Colorado State on Oct. 28.

2021-22: Did not play. Redshirted.

High School: As a senior, earned Class 4A all-state honorable mention and All-Northern Colorado Athletic Conference first team recognition after averaging 17.3 pints, 5.5 rebounds, 2.0 assists and 2.3 steals per game while shooting 47.4 percent from the field (108 of 228) and 34.8 percent (31 of 89) from the field. ... As a junior, averaged 10.7 points, 5.4 rebounds, 1.8 assists and 1.3 steals. ... Scored 548 career points in 53 career varsity games for the Wizards. ... Coached by Jon Rakiecki. ... Two-time All-NCAC selection in football, and led the state in interceptions with seven as a junior. Had nine career interceptions while making 106 career total tackles. Also had 13 career receptions for 313 yards (24.1 per catch) and five touchdowns. ... Also played baseball and lacrosse.

Club: Played for Colorado Titans. ... Coached by Rick Jimenez.

Personal: Born Jaden Isaiah Kennis. ... Birthday is May 1. ... Son of Jeremy and Molly Kennis. ... Sister, Ally, plays volleyball at Division II Alabama-Huntsville. ... Majoring in sport management.