Cats fans, your second bout of brutal waiting is finally over. After landing Zoom Diallo in a big commitment earlier this week, Mark Pope and Kentucky have officially secured his backcourt running mate in the form of portal highlight Alex Wilkins (per Joe Tipton).
Wilkins, who should be set to play the two-spot for Kentucky, impressed high-majors in his most recent season with the Furman Paladins on the basis of his outlandish scoring prowess. Scoring 18 points per game on 46% shooting from the field, the guard was bound to get attention from a number of big-name schools this offseason.
Now, amidst noise that Alabama was pushing hard for Wilkins, Pope and Kentucky’s pitch evidently won out. Wilkins will join the aforementioned Diallo in what may end up being one of the best backcourt’s in the SEC. The two provide a perfect bedrock for Pope to build the rest of his 2026-27 team on, too.
Kentucky Wins Out For Wilkins
Alabama and Nate Oats aren’t unfamiliar with Kentucky recruiting battles, as Pope and the Wildcats won out last year for Jasper Johnson in similar fashion. What exactly sold Wilkins on Lexington is unclear, but the Big Blue Nation should be thrilled with what he brings to the roster…