Kentucky Hosts Backcourt Transfers for Visits

Alex Wilkins from Furman and Cruz Davis from Hofstra are both considering joining the Wildcats.

Apr. 16, 2026 at 1:20am

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Kentucky Basketball is hosting two high-profile backcourt transfers for visits as they look to bolster their roster for next season. Furman's Alex Wilkins and Hofstra's Cruz Davis are both planning trips to Lexington to see what the Wildcats have to offer.

Why it matters

Kentucky is looking to reload their backcourt after losing several key players, and landing Wilkins or Davis would give them an experienced option to plug into the lineup. Both players have shown the ability to play either point guard or shooting guard, which could be valuable for a Kentucky team that just landed Washington PG Zoom Diallo.

The details

Alex Wilkins, a 6-5 combo guard, averaged 17.8 points, 4.7 assists and 2.0 rebounds per game as a freshman at Furman last season. He shot 46% from the field and 32.8% from 3-point range. Cruz Davis, a 6-3 guard, began his career at Iona under Rick Pitino, then spent a season at St. John's before landing at Hofstra. He has extensive experience at both point guard and shooting guard.

  • Alex Wilkins is arriving for his visit to Kentucky this week.
  • Cruz Davis is planning a visit to Kentucky after trips to Texas Tech, South Carolina and Grand Canyon.

The players

Alex Wilkins

A 6-5, 175-pound combo guard who averaged 17.8 points, 4.7 assists and 2.0 rebounds per game as a freshman at Furman last season.

Cruz Davis

A 6-3, 170-pound guard who began his career at Iona under Rick Pitino, spent a season at St. John's, and is now at Hofstra.

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The takeaway

Kentucky is exploring all options to bolster their backcourt depth for next season, and bringing in experienced transfers like Wilkins and Davis could provide an immediate boost to their roster.