Jacob Wilkins
Wilkins in 2025 | |
| No. 21 – Georgia Bulldogs | |
|---|---|
| Position | Small forward |
| League | Southeastern Conference |
| Personal information | |
| Born | August 30, 2006 |
| Listed height | 6 ft 9 in (2.06 m) |
| Listed weight | 167 lb (76 kg) |
| Career information | |
| High school | |
| College | Georgia (2025–present) |
Jacob Wilkins (born August 30, 2006) is American college basketball player for the Georgia Bulldogs of the Southeastern Conference (SEC). Nicknamed, "Baby Highlight", he is the son of Hall of Famer Dominique Wilkins.[1]
High school career
Wilkins attended Grayson High School in Loganville, Georgia.[1] As a junior, he helped lead the Rams to a state championship title, the first in school history.[2][3] While playing for the Georgia Stars on Nike’s EYBL E16 Circuit, Wilkins averaged 9.3 points, 5.4 rebounds, and 1.0 blocks per game.[4] A four-star recruit, he committed to play college basketball at the University of Georgia, his father's alma mater, over an offer from Virginia.[5][6]
References
- ^ a b Wilson, Nick. "City of Palms: Jacob Wilkins, son of Hall of Famer Dominique Wilkins, following father's legacy". The News-Press. Retrieved 2025-03-23.
- ^ Starrs, Chris (2024-12-27). "Georgia-Bound Jacob Wilkins Hungry for Another Grayson State Title Run". Gwinnett Daily Post. Retrieved 2025-03-23.
- ^ Awtrey, Stan. "How Jacob Wilkins, son of Hawks, UGA great Dominique Wilkins, leans into family legacy". The Atlanta Journal-Constitution. ISSN 1539-7459. Retrieved 2025-03-23.
- ^ Shaw, Jamie (2023-10-31). "Jacob Wilkins: Three thoughts on Georgia's latest commitment". On3. Retrieved 2025-03-23.
- ^ "Wilkins, son of NBA great Dominique, picks UGA". ESPN.com. 2023-10-31. Retrieved 2025-03-23.
- ^ Towers, Chip. "Jacob Wilkins, son of Dominique, commits to Georgia, can wear dad's No. 21". The Atlanta Journal-Constitution. ISSN 1539-7459. Retrieved 2025-03-23.