Georgia Forward Jake Wilkins Enters NCAA Transfer Portal After Freshman Season

University of Georgia forward Jake Wilkins announced on Monday night that he is entering the NCAA transfer portal. Wilkins, the son of Hall of Famer Dominique Wilkins, completed his freshman season with the Bulldogs. He played in 32 games, averaging 2 minutes per game and making zero starts.

Wilkins scored 12 or more points in four of his first five games during the early season. This included a 16-point performance in a November win. At 6-foot-9, he recorded 20 dunks, ranking third on the team despite his limited playing time.

His most complete game occurred on January 17 in Georgia's 90-76 win over then-No. 17 Arkansas, where he scored 11 points on 4-for-4 shooting, including two three-pointers. After the early-season performance, he reached double figures in scoring only once for the rest of the year.

Georgia finished the season with a 22-11 record and earned a No. 8 seed in the NCAA Tournament but was eliminated in the first round.

coach Mike White commented on Wilkins' season, noting similarities to Atlanta Hawks first-round pick Asa Newell.

White stated that Wilkins loves to play and competes every day, though his development path differs. Wilkins was a four-star recruit ranked No. 45 in the 2025 class, with offers from programs including Alabama, Virginia, and Indiana.

Wilkins' entry into the portal makes him the sixth Georgia player to do so this offseason. The departures contribute to a roster reset following the team's NCAA Tournament exit. With three years of eligibility remaining, Wilkins seeks a new program to continue his development.

Wilkins played college basketball at Georgia before a professional career that led to his Hall of Fame induction.

Jake Wilkins' decision closes his one-year stint at his father's alma mater. Georgia's offseason involves rebuilding the roster amid multiple transfers, while Wilkins aims for a more consistent role elsewhere.