Cincinnati Basketball: 2025 4-star forward Jacob Wilkins receives interest from the Bearcats

Following the start of the direct contact period this week, 2025 4-star forward Jacob Wilkins received interest from the Bearcats in recent days!

Heading into his junior campaign at Grayson High School, Wilkins is the 8th ranked small forward in the country according to On3’s Industry Ranking.

The Georgia product recently received interest from several notable schools including Arkansas, Auburn, Cincinnati, Indiana, Georgia and others.

Wilkins is the son of former Atlanta Hawks star Dominique Wilkins, who is the leading scorer in franchise history and played 16 seasons in the NBA.

Cincinnati Basketball: 2025 4-star forward Jacob Wilkins receives interest from the Bearcats

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Just hours after the direct contact period began this week, Cincinnati extended a scholarship offer to 2025 5-star power forward Alier Maluk.

Kentucky native and 2025 5-star guard Jasper Johnson received interest from the Bearcats and several other notable schools in recent days.

Make sure to stay tuned for the most recent recruiting rumors and updates as Wes Miller’s staff continues to construct the upcoming classes.

Cincinnati Basketball: Bearcats offer rising 2025 power forward prospect Preston Copeland

After competing at the Cross Roads Elite Camp this month, 2025 prospect Preston Copeland picked up an offer from the Bearcats!

Copeland is a dynamic prospect that gained traction in recent weeks, receiving offers from several notable programs including Cincinnati.

Even though it’s still relatively early in his recruiting process, Copeland should be a high priority for the Bearcats moving forward.

Prior to his junior year at Raleigh Christian Academy, Copeland collected offers from Cincinnati, Georgetown, Indiana, Xavier and more.