Kentucky adds Furman transfer Alex Wilkins

Field Level Media|published: Sun 19th April, 11:48 2026

NCAA Basketball: NCAA Tournament First Round-Furman at Connecticut

Mar 20, 2026; Philadelphia, PA, USA; Furman Paladins guard Alex Wilkins (10) dribbles the ball against the UConn Huskies in the second half during a first round game of the men's 2026 NCAA Tournament at Xfinity Mobile Arena. Mandatory Credit: Bill Streicher-Imagn Images

Former Furman guard has Alex Wilkins transferred to Kentucky.

His transfer was announced on Saturday.

Wilkins excelled in his freshman season with the Paladins, averaging 17.8 points, 4.7 assists and 2.0 rebounds in 35 games (all starts).

Listed at 6-foot-5, Wilkins showed his skills to a national audience in Furman's lone game of the NCAA Tournament. He made four 3-pointers and scored 21 points in the Paladins' 82-71 loss to eventual national championship runner-up UConn in the first round.

--Field Level Media

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