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Reporter suggests Kentucky missed out on Jeremiah Wilkinson because of Rob Wright pursuit
TL;DR
Jeremiah Wilkinson has decided to transfer to Arkansas, missing out on a potential opportunity with Kentucky. He was a leading scorer in the SEC last season, averaging over 17 points per game.
Key points
- Jeremiah Wilkinson transfers to Arkansas
- Wilkinson averaged over 17 points per game at Georgia
- He shot 41% from the field and 36% from three-point range
- Wilkinson scored 19 points against Kentucky last season
- Kentucky showed interest in Wilkinson
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Feb 17, 2026; Lexington, Kentucky, USA; Georgia Bulldogs guard Jeremiah Wilkinson (5) drives to the basket through Kentucky Wildcats forward Brandon Garrison (10) and forward Mouhamed Dioubate (23) during the first half at Rupp Arena at Central Bank Center. Mandatory Credit: Jordan Prather-Imagn Images | Jordan Prather-Imagn Images
As Mark Pope and the Kentucky Basketball coaching staff try to figure out their backcourt headed into next season, one possible option is off the table.
Georgia Bulldogs guard Jeremiah Wilkinson announced that he will be transferring to Arkansas earlier this week, despite garnering interest from Kentucky.
Wilkinson was one of the top scorers in the SEC last season, averaging over 17 points per game at Georgia while shooting 41% from the field and almost 36% from 3-point range. In his lone matchup against Kentucky this past season, Wilkinson finished with 19 points, 3 rebounds, and 3 assists as the Bulldogs secured a big victory at Rupp Arena.
But could Wilkinson have been playing at Kentucky next season?
Jeff Goodman from Field of 68 said there is a belief Wilkinson was very interested in the Wildcats.
There wasn’t a whole lotta buzz linking Kentucky and Wilkinson, so this is an interesting statement by Goodman as the Wildcats search for more backcourt options after landing Washington point guard Zoom Diallo.
What do you think? Would you have liked to see Kentucky target Jeremiah Wilkinson in the portal?
Q&A
Why did Jeremiah Wilkinson choose to transfer to Arkansas instead of Kentucky?
Jeremiah Wilkinson opted for Arkansas despite interest from Kentucky, likely influenced by the coaching staff's focus on other recruits.
What were Jeremiah Wilkinson's statistics during his time at Georgia?
At Georgia, Jeremiah Wilkinson averaged over 17 points per game, shooting 41% from the field and nearly 36% from three-point range.
How did Jeremiah Wilkinson perform against Kentucky last season?
In his matchup against Kentucky, Jeremiah Wilkinson scored 19 points, along with 3 rebounds and 3 assists, contributing to Georgia's victory.
