Wilkins played college basketball at Gardner-Webb University where he averaged 18.7 points during his career.

[4] Following his college career, Wilkins was selected by the New York Knicks in the sixth round (133rd pick overall) of the 1984 NBA draft.

[3] Wilkins started the 1986–1987 season with Valladolid in Spain where he averaged 22 points and 10 rebounds before returning to the United States and signing with Rockford Lightning.

[8] Towards the end of the 1992–93 season, on April 15, 1993, the Sixers were playing the Orlando Magic, who were led by rookie Shaquille O'Neal.

With the help of program director David Archer Jr., Wilkins and the association began providing athletic and social intervention activities for youth in the Cartersville and North Georgia area.