Kentucky Targets Furman Transfer Guard Alex Wilkins

Wildcats looking to add scoring punch to backcourt with talented combo guard

Apr. 13, 2026 at 5:19pm

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Kentucky is actively recruiting Furman transfer guard Alex Wilkins, a 6-5 combo guard who averaged 17.8 points, 4.7 assists and 2.0 rebounds per game last season. Wilkins is considering visits to Lexington as well as other top programs like UConn, Kansas, Syracuse and Alabama.

Why it matters

Kentucky is looking to reload its backcourt after a challenging season, and Wilkins could provide an immediate scoring boost and playmaking ability to complement the Wildcats' other top transfer targets like Zoom Diallo and Rob Wright.

The details

Wilkins, who earned All-Southern Conference honors and tournament MVP last season, is a crafty scorer who can play both guard positions. Kentucky head coach Mark Pope recently visited Wilkins for an in-home meeting, and the Wildcats are hoping to get the 6-5 guard on campus for an official visit in the coming weeks. Wilkins would be an excellent fit in Pope's system, and pairing him with a top-tier point guard like Diallo or Wright could give Kentucky a formidable backcourt.

  • Wilkins met with Kentucky head coach Mark Pope for an in-home visit this past weekend.
  • Wilkins is expected to visit Lexington within the next week.

The players

Alex Wilkins

A 6-5 combo guard who averaged 17.8 points, 4.7 assists and 2.0 rebounds per game last season at Furman, earning All-Southern Conference honors and tournament MVP.

Zoom Diallo

A top point guard target for Kentucky who has already visited the Wildcats' campus.

Rob Wright

Another top point guard target for Kentucky who is expected to visit Lexington this week.

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What they’re saying

“Pairing Wilkins alongside a guy like Rob Wright or even Zoom Diallo, who has had some Arizona buzz attached to him lately, would be an excellent and underrated get.”

— Jacob Polacheck, KSR Reporter

What’s next

Kentucky is hoping to get Wilkins on campus for an official visit in the coming weeks as they look to finalize their backcourt for the 2026-27 season.

The takeaway

Kentucky is aggressively pursuing Furman transfer Alex Wilkins as they look to add scoring punch and playmaking ability to their backcourt. Pairing Wilkins with a top-tier point guard like Zoom Diallo or Rob Wright could give the Wildcats a formidable duo to lead their offense next season.