The University of Kentucky basketball program has secured a commitment from Alex Wilkins, a standout guard who spent his freshman year at Furman University.
Kentucky announced Wilkins’ transfer decision on Saturday, adding another talented player to their roster.
During his debut season with the Paladins, the guard put up impressive numbers across 35 games, starting every contest while posting averages of 17.8 points, 4.7 assists, and 2.0 rebounds per game.
Standing 6-foot-5, Wilkins demonstrated his abilities on college basketball’s biggest stage during Furman’s appearance in the NCAA Tournament. In the Paladins’ first-round matchup against UConn, which would go on to reach the national championship game, Wilkins connected on four three-point shots and tallied 21 points despite his team’s 82-71 defeat.
