Georgia Transfer Guard Jeremiah Wilkinson Commits to Arkansas Basketball

Wilkinson averaged 17.4 points and 1.7 assists for the Bulldogs last season.

Apr. 15, 2026 at 1:19am

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A cubist-style painting depicting a basketball player's movements broken down into overlapping geometric shapes and planes, using vibrant colors like deep blue, bright orange, and emerald green to capture the energy and dynamism of the sport.The dynamic, multi-faceted addition of Georgia transfer Jeremiah Wilkinson to the Arkansas basketball roster promises to energize the Razorbacks' offense and defense.Fayetteville Today

Georgia transfer guard Jeremiah Wilkinson has committed to play basketball for the University of Arkansas. Wilkinson started 21 of 31 games as a sophomore for the Bulldogs in the 2025-26 season, averaging 17.4 points, 2 rebounds, and 1.7 assists. He also recorded 49 steals and shot 41% from the field, 35.7% from 3-point range, and 78.6% from the free-throw line.

Why it matters

Wilkinson's commitment is a significant addition to the Arkansas basketball program, as they look to build on their recent success and compete for a spot in the NCAA Tournament. The Razorbacks have been active in the transfer portal, and Wilkinson's scoring ability and defensive presence will be valuable assets to the team.

The details

Wilkinson was a consensus 3-star recruit in the 2024 class out of Powder Springs, Georgia. He scored 20 or more points in 10 games last season and had 3 games of 30-plus points. On3 rates him the No. 9 point guard and No. 40 overall transfer in the NCAA transfer portal.

  • Wilkinson started 21 of 31 games as a sophomore for the Bulldogs in the 2025-26 season.
  • Wilkinson committed to Arkansas in April 2026.

The players

Jeremiah Wilkinson

A 6-1 guard who transferred from the University of Georgia, where he averaged 17.4 points, 2 rebounds, and 1.7 assists per game as a sophomore.

University of Arkansas

The NCAA Division I basketball program that Wilkinson has committed to play for, located in Fayetteville, Arkansas.

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What they’re saying

“Wilkinson's commitment is a significant addition to the Arkansas basketball program, as they look to build on their recent success and compete for a spot in the NCAA Tournament.”

— Richard Davenport, Reporter

The takeaway

Wilkinson's transfer to Arkansas adds valuable scoring and defensive talent to the Razorbacks' roster, as they aim to continue their recent success and make a push for the NCAA Tournament.