Hall of Fame
Gerald Wilkins was a two-time All-Southern Conference performer for the Mocs from 1983-85. He came to UTC as a sophomore from Moberly (Mo.) Junior College and was one of the most prolific scorers in school history. He was an Honorable Mention All-American selection by the Associated Press in 1985.
Wilkins totaled 1,449 points in his three-year career, the second most in the NCAA Division I era at UTC. He led the team with 672 points in 1985. That is still he most in a season in the Mocs’ DI records.
A second-team All-SoCon pick as a junior in 1984, Wilkins averaged 17.3 ppg and 4.0 rpg. He earned first team All-SoCon honors as a senior when he led the Mocs with 21.0 ppg.
Wilkins was a part of an NCAA Tournament squad as a sophomore in 1983, and two NIT teams in 1984 and 1985. He made the SoCon All-Tournament teams both his junior and senior years.
Taken in the second round by the New York Knicks of the 1985 NBA Draft, Wilkins had the longest NBA career of any former Moc. He spent 13 seasons in the league, playing for the Knicks, Cleveland Cavaliers, Vancouver Grizzlies and Orlando Magic. He scored 19.1 ppg for the Knicks in 1987 and average 13.0 ppg in 900 games in his career.
