The Louisville Cardinals have shown interest in Kentucky player Travis Perry, a 4-star freshman transfer and former 4-star commitment to the Kentucky Wildcats. Perry, a 6-foot-1 point guard from Lyon County High School, has been making waves in the transfer portal. Here’s what we know about the potential recruitment¹:
– *Perry’s Background*: He had a phenomenal high school career, scoring 5,481 points, the seventh-most in the nation, and 712 three-pointers, the second-most made in history. Perry averaged 32.2 points, 6.2 rebounds, 5.8 assists, and 4.7 steals per game as a senior.
– *College Career*: Perry played for Kentucky as a freshman, averaging 2.7 points and 9.7 minutes per game. He scored in double figures twice last season, both against Alabama, with a career-high 12-point performance.
– *Transfer Interest*: Louisville is one of 12 teams to reach out to Perry, along with Arkansas, Tennessee, Georgia, Ole Miss, Iowa, Maryland, Vanderbilt, Missouri, LSU, Western Kentucky, and South Carolina.
## Recruitment Update
Unfortunately for Louisville fans, Travis Perry has since committed to Ole Miss, ending the Cardinals’ pursuit of the talented guard. Perry’s decision to join the Rebels brings excitement to the SEC, where he’ll likely make an immediate impact.² ³
## Louisville’s Roster Needs
With Perry off the table, Louisville will continue to bolster its roster and recruit for the future. The Cardinals have already landed three commitments from guards this offseason and will bring in 5-star commit Mikel Brown Jr. They still have a few spots available for the 2025-26 roster, with top targets including 5-star transfer Jamir Watkins from Florida State and 4-star transfer Baba Miller from FAU.
## Perry’s Potential
Although Louisville didn’t secure Perry’s commitment, his potential and ceiling are worth noting. As a true freshman, Perry demonstrated promise, and his high school accolades suggest he could become an elite point guard with time. His fit with Ole Miss will be interesting to watch, and Louisville fans can only hope their future recruits match Perry’s talent and work ethic.
