Kentucky shows interest in Furman guard Alex Wilkins
High-scoring freshman guard draws attention from major programs as Wildcats evaluate backcourt options.
PHILADELPHIA, PENNSYLVANIA - MARCH 20: Alex Wilkins #10 of the Furman Paladins reacts against the UConn Huskies in the first half during the first round of the 2026 NCAA Men's Basketball Tournament at Xfinity Mobile Arena on March 20, 2026 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Mitchell Leff/Getty Images) | Getty Images Kentucky Basketball has shown interest in Furman guard Alex Wilkins as the Wildcats continue to explore transfer portal options to bolster their backcourt. Wilkins, a 6-foot-5, 175-pound guard, is coming off an impressive freshman season in which he averaged 17.
8 points, 4. 7 assists, and 2. 0 rebounds per game.
He shot an efficient 46% from the field on 13. 7 attempts per game while also hitting 32. 8% from 3-point range on 5.
7 attempts per contest. His scoring ability and offensive versatility have quickly made him one of the more sought-after guards in the portal. However, one area of concern is ball security.