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Dominique Wilkins’ stepson named ACC Defensive Player of the Year
Virginia forward Isaiah Wilkins (21) drives against Notre Dame forward Bonzie Colson during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game during the quarterfinals of the Atlantic Coast Conference tournament, Thursday, March 9, 2017, in New York. (AP Photo/Julie Jacobson)
Virginia forward Isaiah Wilkins –– Atlanta Hawks great Dominique Wilkins’ stepson –– was named ACC Defensive Player of the Year, the conference announced Sunday.
Senior @isaiahwilkins21 is the heart and soul of our program and the @accmbb Defensive Player of the Year! Congrats Zay! 🔶⚔️🔷 #GoHoos pic.twitter.com/AdNQxkEFQO
— Virginia Men's Basketball (@UVAMensHoops) March 4, 2018
With the help from the senior forward, the Cavaliers were this season’s ACC regular-season champions.
Your 2017-18 ACC Regular-Season Champions! 🏆 #GoHoos pic.twitter.com/aGeqOZxkeJ
— Virginia Men's Basketball (@UVAMensHoops) February 24, 2018
Wilkins ranks third in UVA history with 138 career blocked shots. He currently leads the Cavaliers with an average of 6.4 rebounds a game.
