Jake Wilkins: Carving His Own Georgia Legacy

Update: 2025-10-22

Description

The Dawgs are in the house with a certified Georgia legend in the making — Jake Wilkins, the "Baby Highlight" carrying on his family’s basketball legacy while carving out his own path in Athens.

From dunking at 13 to adjusting to SEC speed, NIL deals, and gaming on the side, Jake opens up about everything — the pressure (or lack of it) that comes with being his father’s son, staying loyal to Grayson, and what keeps him grounded as he steps into the spotlight.

The crew gets into NIL culture, class checkers, fan-bike punishments, late-night golf sessions, gaming builds on 2K, and why Georgia hoops is slept on. Plus, Jake shares his SEC predictions, Chick-fil-A order, and favorite Athens hangouts — Dawg Nation, this one’s for you.

TIME STAMPS:

00:00 – Welcome & intro: A true UGA legend joins the set
01:45 – First dunk at 13: Genetics, grind, and the “Pogo Stick” bounce
03:22 – NIL & college transition: How money changed the freshman experience
05:08 – Life in Athens: Dining hall stories, Chick-fil-A cards, and curfews
07:10 – Speed of the game: Adjusting from high school to the SEC
08:55 – Locker room talk: Roles, shots, and lessons from older Dawgs
10:40 – Family legacy: Making his own name beyond his dad’s shadow
12:20 – Grayson loyalty: Why he stayed home instead of going prep
14:05 – Georgia hoops pride: City of Palms, Boozer twins, and top competition
16:05 – Recruitment story: Why he chose UGA and how the coaches showed love
18:10 – Class checkers & fan bikes: Discipline, school grind, and illegal workouts
20:15 – Off-court life: Gaming setups, 2K “Wemby build,” and FIFA debates
22:05 – Golf obsession: Playing 18 holes after a one-hour nap
23:40 – SEC predictions: Top-five confidence and Dawgs game-day picks
25:45 – Closing & blessings: Staying grounded, staying safe, and Athens nightlife