Razorbacks Land Two Portal Prospects

Arkansas basketball team adds guard Jeremiah Wilkinson and center Cooper Bowser from the transfer portal.

Apr. 16, 2026 at 2:55am

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A fragmented, cubist-style painting depicting the dynamic movements and energy of a basketball game, with sharp geometric shapes in shades of red, white, and gray.The Razorbacks' new transfer portal additions bring a fresh energy and skill set to the team's quest for a tournament berth.Fayetteville Today

The Arkansas Razorbacks basketball team has landed two key transfer portal prospects for the upcoming season. Jeremiah Wilkinson, a guard who averaged 17.4 points per game last season at Georgia, and Cooper Bowser, a 6'11" center who played at Furman, have both committed to play for coach John Calipari and the Razorbacks.

Why it matters

These two transfers provide an immediate boost to the Razorbacks' roster as they look to build on last season's success and compete for a spot in the NCAA tournament. Wilkinson's scoring ability and Bowser's size and rebounding will be valuable assets for Arkansas.

The details

Wilkinson, who will be a junior next season, spent his first two college years at Georgia and California. He had three 30-point games for the Bulldogs last year. Bowser, who has one year of eligibility remaining, averaged 13.8 points and 5.9 rebounds per game at Furman last season.

  • Wilkinson and Bowser have both pledged to join the Arkansas basketball team for the upcoming 2026-27 season.

The players

Jeremiah Wilkinson

A guard who averaged 17.4 points per game last season at Georgia in the SEC.

Cooper Bowser

A 6'11" center who played at Furman last season, averaging 13.8 points and 5.9 rebounds per game.

John Calipari

The head coach of the Arkansas Razorbacks basketball team.

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The takeaway

The additions of Wilkinson and Bowser give the Razorbacks a significant boost in talent and experience as they look to build on last season's success and make a push for the NCAA tournament.