Travis Perry Commits to Ole Miss, Brings Excitement to SEC
Travis Perry, the talented guard from Kentucky, has officially committed to Ole Miss, bringing a new level of excitement to the SEC. Perry, a 6-foot-1 point guard, was a highly touted recruit out of Lyon County High School, where he set the state scoring record with 5,841 points and earned Kentucky Mr. Basketball honors.
After a surprising entry into the transfer portal following his freshman season at Kentucky, Perry explored his options, with Ole Miss emerging as a top contender. The Rebels’ head coach, Chris Beard, had previously recruited Perry out of high school and was thrilled to have him join the team.
*Perry’s Background and Stats*
– Averaged 2.7 points, 1 rebound, and 0.6 assists per game in his freshman season at Kentucky
– Shot 31.3% from the field and 32.1% from deep in 9.7 minutes per game
– Played in 31 games, starting four, and showed promise during pivotal moments in the season
*The Commitment*
Perry’s commitment to Ole Miss marks a homecoming of sorts for the coach, as Chris Beard had previously pursued him out of high school. Beard praised Perry, saying, “I love Travis. He’s one of those guys that’s addicted to basketball. Loves it. Basketball guy.” Perry joins a talented Ole Miss roster, featuring players like France guard Ilias Kamardine, Butler power forward Augusto Cassiá, and Kansas small forward AJ Storr.¹ ²
What’s Next
With Perry on board, Ole Miss looks poised to make a strong run in the SEC. Kentucky fans, meanwhile, will get to see their former point guard in action when Ole Miss visits Rupp Arena during the upcoming season.
