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Furman transfer Alex Wilkins commits to Kentucky
TL;DR
Alex Wilkins, a former Furman guard, has committed to Kentucky, bringing three years of eligibility. He averaged 17.8 points, 2.0 rebounds, and 4.7 assists during his freshman season.
Key points
- Alex Wilkins transfers from Furman to Kentucky
- Averaged 17.8 points, 2.0 rebounds, and 4.7 assists
- Has three years of eligibility remaining
- Unranked out of high school
- Became a difference-maker in college basketball
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Mar 20, 2026; Philadelphia, PA, USA; Furman Paladins guard Alex Wilkins (10) reacts against the UConn Huskies in the first half during a first round game of the men's 2026 NCAA Tournament at Xfinity Mobile Arena. Mandatory Credit: Bill Streicher-Imagn Images
Former Furman guard Alex Wilkins has committed to Kentucky, On3’s Joe Tipton reports. The transfer guard will have three years of eligibility remaining after a breakout freshman campaign.
The 6-foot-5 guard averaged 17.8 points, 2.0 rebounds and 4.7 assists in 35 starts for Furman during the 2025-26 season. He did so while shooting 46-percent from the field and just under 33-percent from the 3-point line.
Alex Wilkins went unranked out of high school, arriving at Furman from Brooks School in Massachusetts. It did not take long for everyone to realize he was a real difference-maker in college basketball.
This offseason, he ranked No. 30 in the On3 Transfer Portal Industry Rankings and No. 9 among shooting guards. He becomes Kentucky’s highest-ranked transfer addition so far this cycle.
Wilkins becomes the second major backcourt addition for Mark Pope and the Wildcats, following point guard Zoom Diallo. The duo will now test themselves in the SEC, as Kentucky looks to build out the rest of the roster around a strong duo.
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Kentucky has plenty more left to do as it builds the 2026-27 roster, with rotation pieces Trent Noah and set to return, along with reserve center Reece Potter. , meanwhile, will test the NBA Draft waters before making his decision official. Redshirt freshman Braydon Hawthorne remains a projected returner but has not made an official announcement on his future.
Q&A
What are Alex Wilkins' stats from his freshman season at Furman?
Alex Wilkins averaged 17.8 points, 2.0 rebounds, and 4.7 assists in 35 starts during his freshman season.
How many years of eligibility does Alex Wilkins have after transferring to Kentucky?
Alex Wilkins has three years of eligibility remaining after transferring to Kentucky.
Where did Alex Wilkins play before transferring to Kentucky?
Before transferring to Kentucky, Alex Wilkins played for Furman, where he had a standout freshman year.
