​Jayden Wilkins, son of former NBA player Damien Wilkins, announced via Instagram that he intends to play for Newport High School.Wilkins has played for Overtime Elite in Atlanta and Southeastern Prep in Orlando.AdvertisementAdvertisementAdvertisementDamien Wilkins played parts of 10 NBA seasons for Seattle/Oklahoma City, Minnesota, Philadelphia, Detroit, Atlanta and Indiana. His father is former NBA guard Gerald Wilkins, and his uncle is Hall of Famer Dominique Wilkins.Damien replied to a post from @newportwildcats.hoops that read, “IT’S OFFICIAL! Welcome Jayden Wilkins To Newport.”1 / 37Covington Catholic’s Donovan Bradshaw (4) and Conner’s Holten Raider (22) go head to head at tip off in the semifinal game of the Ninth Region Boys Basketball Tournament on Sunday, March 8, 2026.(Jenny Thomas Quinn for The Enquirer)Taylen Kinney, a 5-star recruit and former Newport basketball star, committed to Kansas in September 2025. Kinney transferred to Overtime Elite in August 2024 after three varsity seasons at Newport.Newport head coach Rod Snapp instructs his players as Newport Central Catholic defeated Newport 62-59 in KHSAA boys basketball Jan. 28, 2026, at Newport High School.This article originally appeared on Cincinnati Enquirer: Jayden Wilkins, son of ex-NBAer Damien, announces Newport HS transfer