For Sebastian Wilkins, summer practice wasn’t just a routine tune-up — it was a proving ground. And in one electric moment during a scrimmage last week, he might’ve flipped the entire script on how coaches and teammates see him.
The Play That Shifted the Energy
It started with what looked like a broken possession. The ball swung to Wilkins near the wing with the shot clock winding down. He gave a quick jab step, exploded past his defender, and rose up for a thunderous two-handed dunk over a 6’9″ big man. The gym went silent — then erupted.
Coaches looked at each other. Teammates ran onto the floor. From that moment on, practice had a different tone — and so did Wilkins’ role in it.
Climbing the Depth Chart Fast
Before this summer, Wilkins wasn’t exactly a household name in recruiting circles or even the most talked-about name on the roster. But what he’s doing now is forcing a reconsideration. In the days following that breakout practice, he’s been getting more touches, more minutes in live scrimmages, and more praise behind closed doors.
A staff member was overheard saying, “He’s been on fire all week — that wasn’t a fluke, it was a turning point.”
Coaches Are Taking Notice
Sources close to the program suggest that Wilkins’ name is starting to come up in conversations about rotation spots — particularly due to his defensive tenacity and motor in drills. He’s consistently winning one-on-one battles, diving for loose balls, and disrupting passing lanes.
One coach reportedly told a player, “If you don’t match Wilkins’ energy, you’re not touching the floor this season.”
A New Trajectory?
In a program stacked with talent and hype, it’s easy to be overlooked. But what Sebastian Wilkins is doing can’t be ignored any longer. One moment may not define a career, but in this case, it may have just launched it.
