Arkansas Lands Proven Scorer Jeremiah Wilkinson from Transfer Portal

Wilkinson, one of the SEC's most productive guards, will bring instant offense to the Razorbacks' backcourt.

Apr. 17, 2026 at 2:23pm

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A fragmented, geometric painting depicting a basketball player in motion, with sharp planes of red, black, and white colors representing the player's movements and energy.A cubist interpretation of Arkansas' new transfer addition, Jeremiah Wilkinson, capturing the dynamic scoring ability he will bring to the Razorbacks' backcourt.Fayetteville Today

The Arkansas Razorbacks have landed a major transfer addition in Jeremiah Wilkinson, a 6'1" guard who averaged over 17 points per game for Georgia last season. Wilkinson, known as a prolific scorer and playmaker, will provide an experienced scoring punch to complement Arkansas' talented freshman class.

Why it matters

Arkansas was in need of a proven veteran scorer to pair with their highly touted incoming freshmen. Wilkinson's ability to create his own shot and score at a high level will be a major boost for the Razorbacks as they look to contend for a national title next season.

The details

Wilkinson started 21 of 31 games for Georgia last season, averaging 17.2 points, 2.1 rebounds, 2.0 assists and 2.0 steals per game. He shot 41% from the field, 36% from three-point range and 79% from the free throw line. Wilkinson had 10 games with 20+ points, including three 30-point outbursts. His scoring prowess and efficient shooting will be a valuable addition to Arkansas' talented but young backcourt.

  • Wilkinson committed to Arkansas earlier this week as one of the top transfers in the portal.
  • Last season, Wilkinson had a breakout sophomore campaign at Georgia, emerging as one of the SEC's most productive guards.

The players

Jeremiah Wilkinson

A 6'1", 185-pound guard who is transferring from Georgia to Arkansas. Wilkinson is coming off a standout sophomore season where he averaged over 17 points per game and shot 41% from the field and 36% from three-point range.

John Calipari

The head coach of the Arkansas Razorbacks, who landed the transfer commitment of Jeremiah Wilkinson to bolster his backcourt.

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What they’re saying

“We know what we have in that locker room and what we saw today on the court and what everybody saw, that wasn't us. We just came out flat.”

— Jeremiah Wilkinson, Georgia Guard

What’s next

Wilkinson will look to make an immediate impact for Arkansas next season as they aim to contend for a national championship. His scoring ability and experience will be a key factor in the Razorbacks' success.

The takeaway

The addition of Jeremiah Wilkinson gives Arkansas a proven, high-level scorer to complement their talented freshman class. His ability to create his own shot and score efficiently will be a major boost for the Razorbacks as they look to build on their recent success and compete for a national title.