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Georgia Freshman Jake Wilkins Goes Viral With Windmill Alley-Oop in 120–81 Win

Scouts urge patience given the small sample against modest competition.

Overview

  • Wilkins, the son of Hall of Famer Dominique Wilkins, finished an alley-oop windmill during Georgia’s 120–81 rout of Morehead State.
  • SportsCenter NEXT shared the clip and ESPN labeled it an early Dunk of the Year candidate.
  • The freshman forward posted 15 points and four rebounds in the game, and through three outings is averaging about 15.8 points, 6.8 rebounds and 2.1 blocks.
  • Georgia has opened 3–0 with three wins by at least 39 points, scoring 94 or more each time, with Georgia Tech noted as the first Power Four test.
  • Evaluators praise his explosiveness and defensive potential but highlight long-range shooting and consistency as key areas for growth.