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Georgia Freshman Jake Wilkins Goes Viral With Windmill Alley-Oop in Blowout Win

The moment spotlights a 6-foot-9 newcomer averaging roughly 16 points with seven rebounds after entering the season No. 54 in ESPN’s SCNXT 100.

Overview

  • Wilkins finished a Jeremiah Wilkinson alley-oop with a windmill during Georgia’s 120-81 win over Morehead State.
  • The freshman posted 15 points and four rebounds, while Wilkinson led the Bulldogs with 22 points on 8-of-12 shooting.
  • ESPN’s SportsCenter NEXT labeled the play an early “Dunk of the Year” candidate as clips spread widely online.
  • Through three games, Wilkins is averaging about 15.8 points, 6.8 rebounds and 2.1 blocks for the 3-0 Bulldogs.
  • Scouting reports frame him as a developing prospect ranked No. 54 by ESPN’s SCNXT, with long-range shooting and half-court consistency cited as priorities.