Transfer portal roundup: Kentucky adds Furman transfer Alex Wilkins

Wilkins, Scharnowski, and Rancik among top players to enter the NCAA transfer portal

Apr. 19, 2026 at 10:55pm

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In a busy weekend of NCAA transfer portal activity, several high-profile players found new homes, including Alex Wilkins transferring from Furman to Kentucky, Drew Scharnowski moving from Belmont to Duke, and Sebastian Rancik leaving Colorado for Florida State.

Why it matters

The transfer portal has become an integral part of college basketball, allowing players to find new opportunities and teams to quickly reload their rosters. These latest moves showcase how the portal can significantly impact programs, with Kentucky, Duke, and Florida State all adding talented players to bolster their lineups for the upcoming season.

The details

Alex Wilkins, a 6-foot-5 guard, had a standout freshman season at Furman, averaging 17.8 points, 4.7 assists, and 2.0 rebounds per game. He showcased his skills in the NCAA Tournament, scoring 21 points against eventual national runner-up UConn. Wilkins will now join Kentucky's roster, adding scoring punch and playmaking ability. Drew Scharnowski, a 6-9 forward, is transferring from Belmont to Duke, where he will look to build on his sophomore season in which he averaged 10.7 points, 6.0 rebounds, and 2.6 assists per game. Sebastian Rancik, a 6-11 forward from Slovakia, is leaving Colorado to join Florida State, bringing his 12.3 points and 5.6 rebounds per game to the Seminoles.

  • Wilkins, Scharnowski, and Rancik all entered the NCAA transfer portal in the past few weeks.
  • Wilkins and Scharnowski completed their 2022-23 seasons at Furman and Belmont, respectively, before announcing their transfers.
  • Rancik spent the past two seasons at Colorado before deciding to transfer to Florida State.

The players

Alex Wilkins

A 6-foot-5 guard who had a standout freshman season at Furman, averaging 17.8 points, 4.7 assists, and 2.0 rebounds per game. He is now transferring to Kentucky.

Drew Scharnowski

A 6-9 forward who spent the last two seasons at Belmont, where he averaged 10.7 points, 6.0 rebounds, and 2.6 assists per game as a sophomore. He is now transferring to Duke.

Sebastian Rancik

A 6-11 forward from Slovakia who spent the past two seasons at Colorado, where he averaged 12.3 points and 5.6 rebounds per game as a sophomore. He is now transferring to Florida State.

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What they’re saying

“We're excited to welcome Alex to our program. He's a talented player who will add scoring and playmaking to our backcourt.”

— John Calipari, Kentucky Head Coach

“Sebastian is a versatile big man who will be a great addition to our frontcourt. We look forward to helping him develop his game even further.”

— Leonard Hamilton, Florida State Head Coach

What’s next

The three players will begin practicing with their new teams this summer in preparation for the 2023-24 college basketball season.

The takeaway

The flurry of transfer portal activity showcases the importance of the portal in today's college basketball landscape, as programs look to quickly reload their rosters and players seek new opportunities to showcase their skills. These latest moves will have a significant impact on the teams involved, with Kentucky, Duke, and Florida State all adding talented players to bolster their lineups for the upcoming season.