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Wilkins poised for breakout SEC season at Kentucky
24 Jul
Summary
- Alex Wilkins, a Furman transfer, is expected to be a key player for Kentucky.
- He led Furman in scoring as a freshman with 17.8 points per game.
- Wilkins' catch-and-shoot ability is highlighted as a major offensive strength.
The Big Blue Nation anticipates the 2026-27 Kentucky basketball season with significant optimism, fueled by impactful transfer portal additions. Among these, freshman transfer Alex Wilkins from Furman is emerging as a potentially underrated asset. Wilkins demonstrated considerable scoring prowess during his freshman campaign, leading his previous team with an average of 17.8 points per game, alongside 4.7 assists.
While his freshman three-point percentage was 32.8%, a notable improvement is anticipated as Wilkins transitions to playing the shooting guard position. This role is expected to leverage his catch-and-shoot abilities more effectively, a skill he identified as a key, yet underrated, aspect of his offensive game. He indicated that his catch-and-shoot three-point percentage neared 39% by the end of his freshman season.
Wilkins is projected to be the second-leading scorer for Kentucky, with a strong possibility of even leading the team. A projected increase to around 38% from beyond the arc could establish him as one of the premier guards in the SEC this season, turning heads in a system that appears to be an excellent fit for his talents.
