ST. LOUIS – Guard Jimmy McKinney III (St. Louis, Mo.) has signed an athletics scholarship agreement to attend Saint Louis University and play basketball for the Billikens, head coach Josh Schertz announced today. McKinney will begin his collegiate career in the 2027-28 season.

"Jimmy is someone who, upon our arrival in the spring of 2024, we really prioritized," Schertz said. "His competitiveness, intelligence and drive were immediately evident, along with a skill set that translates to this level. In getting to know him over the last two-plus years, his competitive and personal character are elite, and that's a credit to Jimmy and his parents. We are thrilled to welcome Jimmy and his family into our program."

McKinney is a senior at Vashon High School in St. Louis, where he plays for his father, head coach Jimmy McKinney Jr.

McKinney enjoyed an outstanding junior season in 2025-26, averaging 17.5 points, 4.1 rebounds, 3.7 assists and 2.1 steals per game. He shot 50 percent from the field and 40 percent from 3-point range, knocking down 68 3-pointers on the season.

McKinney earned first-team recognition on the St. Louis American's Fab Five All-Star team following his junior campaign. He helped lead the Wolverines to a 24-5 record and a berth in the Missouri Class 4 state tournament Final Four.

As a sophomore, McKinney helped Vashon capture the Missouri Class 4 state championship.