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

Recorded LIVE from the University of Georgia.

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