Talented point guard Alex Wilkins met with Mark Pope and plans to visit Kentucky
Wilkins is a top-50 transfer and a potential candidate to be Kentucky’s point guard.
Mar 20, 2026; Philadelphia, PA, USA;Furman Paladins guard Alex Wilkins (10) dribbles the ball past UConn Huskies forward Alex Karaban (11) in the first half during a first round game of the men's 2026 NCAA Tournament at Xfinity Mobile Arena. Mandatory Credit: Kyle Ross-Imagn Images | Kyle Ross-Imagn Images As Kentucky Basketball continues to rebuild its roster, Furman transfer Alex Wilkins is becoming a major target for Mark Pope. According to KSR’s Jacob Polacheck , Pope met with Wilkins over the weekend in South Carolina.
The standout point guard is now looking to visit Kentucky sometime later this week. The 6-5, 175-pound Wilkins averaged 17. 8 points, 4.
7 assists, and 2. 0 rebounds per game this past season as a true freshman for the Paladins. He shot 32.
8% from 3-point range on 5. 7 attempts per outing but did hit 15 of his final 30 attempts, so he showed signs of becoming a knockdown shooter. Against UConn in the NCAA Tournament Round of 64, Wilkins racked up 21 points on 8/15 shooting (4/8 from 3-point range) with four assists vs.