The state of Kentucky has produced several high-level basketball players over the last two seasons. Reed Sheppard broke into five-star status and is now playing a very important role for the Kentucky Wildcats.
Now, we finally know where class of 2024 four-star point guard Travis Perry will be playing his college basketball, as he will be headed to play for the Wildcats
He chose the Cats over the Cincinnati Bearcats, Alabama Crimson Tide, Ole Miss Rebels, and Western Kentucky Hilltoppers. He held additional scholarship offers from the Michigan Wolverines, LSU Tigers, Florida Gators, Notre Dame Fighting Irish, Indiana Hoosiers, and Missouri Tigers.
The 6-foot-2, 170-pound Perry is a well-known player all across the Bluegrass State, having become the state’s all-time leading scorer last season. With his senior season set to begin, that record will now be put even further in the rearview mirror.
Perry is currently ranked 70th nationally by 247 Sports, 84th by ESPN, 92nd at Rivals, and 120th by On3. While he’s a high-level scorer, he’s widely viewed as a player who will likely spend 3-4 years in college, so he could have a long stay in Lexington.
Coming into decision day, Kentucky was not viewed as the favorite or even the second-place team. Cincinnati and Ole Miss were getting the most buzz, with the Bearcats drawing several predictions at 247 Sports and Rivals this week.
That’s why when Perry ripped off his jacket and revealed a Kentucky shirt underneath, it came as a very pleasant surprise to the Big Blue Nation.
This recruitment definitely wasn’t an easy one for Perry to go through, however. Does he represent his home state school, or does he go to a school where early playing time and the fit make a little more sense? It appears Perry decided to want to bet on himself and his game and come to Lexington to make some noise.
With Perry’s commitment, he now becomes the third commitment of the class, as he joins Boogie Fland and Somto Cyril. He fills a very important role that John Calipari and his staff have been looking for on the wing, as Perry has shown the ability to score at all three levels consistently.
Once he gets to Lexington and adds a few pounds in the weight room, Perry could push for some early playing time next season.
