Jake Wilkins, son of Dominique Wilkins, leaving Georgia

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Jake Wilkins, son of Dominique Wilkins, leaving Georgia

Jake Wilkins, son of Dominique Wilkins, leaving Georgia

Georgia unretired Dominique Wilkins' No. 21 jersey for his son to wear, but Jake Wilkins is moving on after his first season.

Jake Wilkins, son of Dominique Wilkins, leaving Georgia

Georgia unretired Dominique Wilkins' No. 21 jersey for his son to wear, but Jake Wilkins is moving on after his first season.

A significant chapter in Georgia basketball's legacy has closed after just one season. Jake Wilkins, the son of NBA Hall of Famer and Bulldogs legend Dominique Wilkins, has entered the transfer portal.

The move comes after a freshman year where the 6-foot-9 forward appeared in 32 games, averaging 4.9 points and 1.8 rebounds in just over 10 minutes per contest. His final appearance came in Georgia's NCAA tournament loss to Saint Louis, where he contributed five points.

Wilkins' arrival in Athens was marked by a special honor: the university unretired his father's iconic No. 21 jersey for him to wear. Dominique Wilkins, an All-American at Georgia before his legendary pro career, saw his number brought back for his son. That symbolic jersey will now be hung up after a single season, as Jake seeks a new home for his sophomore year.

Despite limited production as a true freshman, Wilkins' pedigree as a former top-50 recruit and his clear physical tools are expected to generate considerable interest in the transfer portal. His next stop will be closely watched, as the son of "The Human Highlight Film" looks to carve out his own path in college basketball.

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