Alex Wilkins arrives for Kentucky visit; Cruz Davis is also planning to visit
Two more major backcourt targets are seeing what Lexington has to offer.
Mar 20, 2026; Philadelphia, PA, USA; Furman Paladins guard Alex Wilkins (10) reacts in the second 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 Kentucky Basketball has one backcourt option arriving for a visit, while another is planning to make his way to Lexington. First off, Matt Jones reports that Furman transfer Alex Wilkins is arriving for his previously reported visit to Lexington.
The 6-5, 175-pound combo guard averaged 17. 8 points, 4. 7 assists, and 2.
0 rebounds per game this past season as a true freshman for the Paladins while shooting 46% from the field and 32. 8% on 3-pointers (5. 7 attempts per game).
He primarily played the point last season, but he appears open to playing more at shooting guard for his next team. He’s currently ranked 41st overall in the transfer portal by 247 Sports . Elsewhere, Kentucky is also set to host Hofstra transfer Cruz Davis for a visit, according to Joe Tipton .