NCAA – Like his father Dominique Wilkins in 1979, Jacob Wilkins will spend his university career, starting in 2025, in the Georgia jersey.
As his father illustrates Dominique Wilkinsthe young Jacob Wilkins (16 years old) will also start his university career in the ranks of Georgia. This will be from the start of the 2025 school year, since the son of the nine-time All-Star is currently only a “junior” at Loganville high school, in Georgia.
In the ranks of the Bulldogs, Jacob Wilkins will have his work cut out to do better than his father: in three seasons between 1979 and 1982, the “Human Highlight Reel” averaged 21.6 points and 7.5 rebounds per game, notably winning the title. of the best player of the year in the SEC conference in 1981. Before, obviously, becoming the 3rd choice in the 1982 Draft and a now legendary player in the history of the Hawks in Atlanta.
Jacob wants to make a name for himself
An athletic hybrid winger who can be seen playing both position 3 and position 4 at the university level, Jacob Wilkins is currently ranked 57th among the best high school students in his age group.
« I’m simply at home “, he declared, regarding this expected commitment in favor of the Bulldogs. “ I trust everyone. I have a well-known last name, but I intend to be referred to by my first name. »
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2023-11-05 11:18:23
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