Travis Perry Explained

Travis Perry
Team:Kentucky Wildcats
Number:11
Position:Point guard
League:Southeastern Conference
Height Ft:6
Height In:2
Weight Lb:180
Birth Date:20 April 2005
Birth Place:Lexington, Kentucky, U.S.
High School:
College:Kentucky (2024–present)
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Travis Perry (born April 20, 2005) is an American college basketball player for the Kentucky Wildcats.

Early life and high school

Perry grew up in Eddyville, Kentucky and attended Lyon County High School.[1] He began playing for Lyon County's varsity basketball team while he was in the seventh grade.[2] Perry was named Kentucky Mr. Basketball after averaging 32.2 points, 6.2 rebounds, 5.8 assists, and 4.7 steals per game as a senior.[3] He was also named the MVP of the KHSAA Sweet Sixteen after scoring 27 points in Lyon County's 67–58 win over Harlan County High School in the state championship game.[4] Perry finished his high school career with a state-record 5,381 career points.[5]

Perry was rated a consensus four-star recruit and committed to play college basketball at Kentucky over offers from Alabama, Cincinnati, Ole Miss, and Western Kentucky.[6] He signed a National Letter of Intent (NLI) to play for the Wildcats on November 15, 2023, during the early signing period.[7] Perry later reaffirmed his commitment to Kentucky after head coach John Calipari left the program to become the head coach at Arkansas.[8]

College career

Perry enrolled at the University of Kentucky in June 2024 in order to take part in the Wildcats' summer practices.[9]

External links

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Lyon County state basketball champions, Mr. Basketball receive markers. Chip. Hutcheson. Kentucky Today. April 8, 2024. September 17, 2024.
  2. Web site: Travis Perry, still a Kentucky signee, talks about his potential UK future with Mark Pope. Cameron. Drummond. Lexington Herald-Leader. April 14, 2024. September 17, 2024.
  3. Web site: Travis Perry named Kentucky Mr. Basketball; Trinity Rowe earns top honor for girls. Courier Journal. March 17, 2024. September 17, 2024.
  4. Web site: Lyon County basketball, sparked by Travis Perry, holds off Harlan County in Sweet 16 final. Courier Journal. March 23, 2024. September 17, 2024.
  5. Web site: Perry, Noah sharing early freshman experience at Kentucky. Mark. Mathis. Messenger-Inquirer. August 6, 2024. September 17, 2024.
  6. Web site: Kentucky basketball gets surprise commitment from in-state star Travis Perry. Kyle. Tucker. The Athletic. November 12, 2023. April 11, 2024.
  7. Web site: Jayden Quaintance and Travis Perry officially sign with Kentucky. Adam. Haste. ASeaOfBlue.com. SB Nation. November 15, 2023. April 11, 2024.
  8. Web site: Travis Perry reaffirms commitment to Kentucky. Adam. Wells. WPSDLocal6.com. April 22, 2024. September 17, 2024.
  9. Web site: Are the stories about Travis Perry’s practice shooting true? Here’s how he does it.. John. Clay. Lexington Herald-Leader. July 26, 2024. September 17, 2024.