Jake Wilkins, former Georgia forward, reveals transfer destination
By David Wasson
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Former Georgia forward Jake Wilkins has decided on his 2026-27 destination, reportedly exiting the transfer portal to play for the Cal Golden Bears.
Draft Express reported Saturday that Wilkins’ agent, Darrell Comer of CSE Talent, confirmed Wilkins to Cal. A top-100 talent in the Class of 2025, the 6-foot-9 Wilkins delivered 4.9 points and 1.8 rebounds for the Bulldogs last season and has 3 seasons of remaining eligibility.
Wilkins heading to Berkley also completes a roundabout trade that began last year when former Cal guard Jeremiah Wilkinson transferred to Georgia after the 2024-25 season. Wilkinson went off for 17.4 points, 2.0 rebounds and 1.7 assists for the Bulldogs in the 2025-26 campaign.
Georgia finished 22-11 in 2025-26 and earned a No. 8 seed in the NCAA Tournament. But the Bulldogs fell to No. 9 seed Saint Louis 102-77 in the first round – the second straight March Madness that saw Georgia tumble out without a victory.
Wilkins is one of seven Bulldogs who entered the transfer portal after the 2025-26 season was compete. Wilkinson is also in the portal, as is Jaden Newell, Dylan James, Somto Cyril, Jackson McVey and Jordan Ross. Two Georgia players (Justin Bailey and Justin Abson) depart having exhausted their eligibility, three players have announced their return to Athens and two have not publicly indicated their future plans.
An APSE national award-winning writer and editor, David Wasson has almost four decades of experience in the print journalism business in Florida and Alabama. His work has also appeared in The New York Times, The Washington Post, the Los Angeles Times and several national magazines and websites. His Twitter handle: @JustDWasson.
