One of the top prospects in the gym at the Prep Hoops Indiana Expo was, without question, Jacob Wilkerson Jacob Wilkerson 6'2" | SF New Albany | 2027 State IN . Transferring from Jeffersonville to New Albany this offseason, Wilkerson showed just why he is going to be a strong piece for the Bulldogs this upcoming season. He was phenomenal in the lane, using his length and athletic ability to make all sorts of plays going downhill. He is a high-level rebounder, has good on-ball skills for his position, and can tear the rim off the backboard if he gets the chance.

Jacob Wilkerson is a very good player on offense and a good shooter who follows through in his motion. Made a couple of very good put-back jumpers around the rim in the first game. Can draw contact in the lane and still make shots, great finisher. One of the better vocal leaders of the day.

One of the more physical wings at Prep Hoops Indiana: The Expo, we saw Wilkerson have a lot of success driving it right and finishing in the paint. He is comfortable handling the ball on the perimeter and is especially effective attacking closeouts or driving it right in a straight line. Once he gets inside of 15-feet or so he operates at a high level and does a great job of finishing. New Albany High School is loaded with college prospects this season, but Wilkerson is definitely one in the senior class for small college coaches to have eyes on throughout the year.

Jacob Wilkerson Jacob Wilkerson 6'2" | SF New Albany | 2027 State IN could explode as a star in southern Indiana this season. While a sophomore, he didn’t get much playing time as most of the team were juniors and seniors. When Wilkerson got into the game however, he made the most of his opportunity. Shooting efficiently from the field, he will average more points per game in an increased junior role. His 46 percent shooting from the field on over just 60 shots shows that he can put the ball in the basket at a good rate.

Wilkerson was a role player on Jeffersonville’s Class 4A State Championship team as a sophomore. Now, the versatile 6’3″ wing will be asked to become a major contributor for the Red Devils. He has looked the part in that go-to sort of role with Progeny on the UA Rise Circuit through the spring. Between him ability to drive the basket, make open shots from the perimeter, and provide some additional rebounding from the wings there is a lot of skill and versatility to like Wilkerson jumped up from the Watch List to make his debut at #68 in our Class of 2027 Prospect Rankings.

Wikerson has really blossomed this spring with Progeny 16u. The talented 6’3″ wing was a role player as a sophomore on the Class 4A State Championship Jeffersonville team, but is now proving that he is ready to take over the reigns as one of the primary contributors next season. He has such a well-rounded game scoring both on the perimeter and around the basket consistent while possessing excellent athletic and physical tools. Wilkerson has been one of the more consistently impressive prospects this spring among the state’s current sophomore class.

Wilkerson played in 24 games averaging 3.2 points per game for the Class 4A State Champion Jeffersonville Red Devils. Now, the 6’3″ sophomore wing is experiencing a breakout spring as he is able to take on a much larger role for Progeny – UA Rise. He displayed his versatility throughout the weekend shooting it in from three-point range, using his positional size to score inside, and flashing some playmaking ability off of the bounce. Wilkerson is a well-rounded prospect with a good deal of upside. Progeny went 4-0 on the weekend.

Admittedly his buckets came in the fourth quarter after some substitutions, but we’ve seen Wilkerson start games for the Red Devils this season as well. The 6’2″ sophomore wing is definitely one to remember as Jeffersonville gets hit with the graduation of eight seniors following this season.