I hope he drops 30 against Arkansas as a big FU to Cal.
Call BS if you want. It may be. This is just what I was told to me by a someone I trust close to the recruitment and Perry’s team. Spoke to them in March about the recruiting process. Said Cal got pressure to start giving Kentucky kids looks, especially if highly ranked. Offered Perry in 2022, but Perry didn’t think he’d get a chance and was going to Purdue. Seen the success Sheppard had in the summer Global Jam and knew he could play his way into minutes. He signed that fall. Said after the Maggard Holiday Classic back around New Years this year, there wasn’t a lot of communication. It could have been because UK was gearing up for the rest of conference play or maybe that’s when Cal realized he was gonna look for a way out. We know he thought about other jobs back in Feb and that he didn’t watch the state title game. Take it or leave it but the person I talked to would know and I believe them. If you don’t that’s fine. It lines up with the OP so I don’t doubt him.I call BS on this info. I can’t remember Pilgrim or anyone getting something right. I know for a fact that Cal visited Perry several times after his commitment. Doesn’t make sense at all.
I would 100% trust what this guy says on the matter ^That is not true.
Well he also used to brag about Anthony Davis being 4th on the team in shot attempts so………..he’s a weird dude .He's a snob and a taker that gives almost nothing of his own to anyone unless it is for his glory or benefit.
Some people buy the shtick, but the truth is he hasn't made anyone more money than they wouldn't already make without him. He HAS however cost quite a few people money that might have gone to the league well prepared for a future there, but after selling them on his "plan" for them he gave up on them very quickly. They were a means to an end. We all were. That's how things work for him
He tried his best to keep Reed on the bench, but couldn't. He did manage to keep him from setting some records while he was here. He thinks the world of himself, and only loves you if you can keep reinforcing that image.
I still can't believe he BRAGGED about "not giving up on Edwards," as if that should EVER have been an option, and as if using the bench as a tool now and then is somehow "giving up on him." That's some pretty next level asholery to say something like that.
I don't get how parents of players can't read that and go, "Wtf, if he's bragging that he didn't give up on Edwards, then he must have given up on others. Is that going to happen to my kid if he isnt projected in the first round?"
Hence the reason why he would not start him.Right and as we saw this year, Reed upstaged Cal's pet project, Wagner.
Even if not true, Cal is still a piece of shit.If that’s true then Calipari really is just a piece of shit
Damn bro could have a national championship ring.Cal gave an obligatory scholarship to appease boosters. Perry was headed to Purdue. Once he accepted the offer, they didn’t give Perry the time of day. Glad he had some foresight and he’s here. He’ll be a good fit for Pope’s style.
Oh that will never happen. That can’t happen he isn’t good enough. No way that will ever happen. Cal will destroy UK ……I hope he drops 30 against Arkansas as a big FU to Cal.
Even when Kentucky boys light his ass up like Anthony Hickey did multiple times from Christian County that played at LSU.Cal really doesn't like to bring in Kentucky boys. Eventually he plays them but he really doesn't want them messing up his 5 star rotation.
I expect Perry will come in when they need a 3 point specialist who doesn't play much DReed has some hops etc that Perry does not have. Perry has been a better high school shooter than Reed & it's not even close. Obviously they have different games.
I'll hold judgment as to what I think Perry will be next year. No one...absolutely NO ONE, including Reed & his parents, expected him to do what he did this year. It was thought he'd come tribute some as a role player this year & have a larger role in year 2. SURPRISE!!
I don't believe him. It doesn't make sense.Call BS if you want. It may be. This is just what I was told to me by a someone I trust close to the recruitment and Perry’s team. Spoke to them in March about the recruiting process. Said Cal got pressure to start giving Kentucky kids looks, especially if highly ranked. Offered Perry in 2022, but Perry didn’t think he’d get a chance and was going to Purdue. Seen the success Sheppard had in the summer Global Jam and knew he could play his way into minutes. He signed that fall. Said after the Maggard Holiday Classic back around New Years this year, there wasn’t a lot of communication. It could have been because UK was gearing up for the rest of conference play or maybe that’s when Cal realized he was gonna look for a way out. We know he thought about other jobs back in Feb and that he didn’t watch the state title game. Take it or leave it but the person I talked to would know and I believe them. If you don’t that’s fine. It lines up with the OP so I don’t doubt him.
I didn’t know Reed was Reed until the season started. Not many of us did.He is a bucket, but he ain't Reed in any way, shape, or form
I watched both play a couple 3 times in high school. Perry will be for the most part a 3 point specialistI didn’t know Reed was Reed until the season started. Not many of us did.
I’m not putting a limit on how good he can be in Pope’s system.
There is no one close to “Perry’s team”. Thats because the team is Travis and his parents. They aren’t big talkers. If Cal told Perry not to come then Perry would have signed with Alabama (not Purdue).I don't believe him. It doesn't make sense.
Aaron Torres said the same thing last week.What is ur source for that? Cal is a good recruiter but that doesn't sound like a winning pitch
Ok, nice. You joined to support Cal and bash fans.Even if it’s a made up lie… this sums up some fans perfectly. Zero integrity with a holier than thou attitude and full of hate.
You joined yesterday. This sums up troll accounts perfectly. Only come here to bash UK fans.Even if it’s a made up lie… this sums up some fans perfectly. Zero integrity with a holier than thou attitude and full of hate.
I agree with this take. Do I think Perry will have an amazing UK career? I'm honestly not sure. However, I do tend to believe his ceiling with Pope will be far higher than it ever would have been with Cal.Perry is going to have a much better career at Kentucky with Pope than he ever would have with Cal.
This is another BS rumor. Shepperd committed to Kentucky in the fall of his Junior year.Why WASNT he or anyone from the staff at Rupp for Perry’s state title game? Ain’t like they were busy since they’d just got their ass beat by Oakland.
This is not the first person I’ve heard this from, regarding the OP’s post. Kal absolutely didn’t care about Perry. Just like he didn’t care about Allen. Hell he didn’t even want to recruit Reed for the longest time. He’s a POS.
I think Perry can eventually be as good for us as Sheppard was but they are VERY different type players. Except for being great shooters I don't see ANYTHING similar about their games.TravisP isn't ReedS. Totally different people and players. To say they're the same is to set unrealistic expectations on/for both. Not very respectful of either as a person or player. Jmo though
I'm not saying ur lying, but I can't find that anywhere. Can you send me the linkAaron Torres said the same thing last week.
Old news!!If that’s true then Calipari really is just a piece of shit
Call BS if you want. It may be. This is just what I was told to me by a someone I trust close to the recruitment and Perry’s team. Spoke to them in March about the recruiting process. Said Cal got pressure to start giving Kentucky kids looks, especially if highly ranked. Offered Perry in 2022, but Perry didn’t think he’d get a chance and was going to Purdue. Seen the success Sheppard had in the summer Global Jam and knew he could play his way into minutes. He signed that fall. Said after the Maggard Holiday Classic back around New Years this year, there wasn’t a lot of communication. It could have been because UK was gearing up for the rest of conference play or maybe that’s when Cal realized he was gonna look for a way out. We know he thought about other jobs back in Feb and that he didn’t watch the state title game. Take it or leave it but the person I talked to would know and I believe them. If you don’t that’s fine. It lines up with the OP so I don’t doubt him.
Finally, someone who has actually seen him play. I, also, have seen him play against much higher rated players several times. Travis wasn't the high flying athlete, dunking awesomely, rather he played undercontrol, without much fanfare, but atI cover and know the teams on the 3SSB circuit as well, if not better than anyone. I hear all kinds of noise on Perry.. small, played in a weaker conference, against weaker competition, blah, blah, blah.
I’m about as negative as one can be on high school basketball in Kentucky. 8th grade kids being reclassed so many times they having parking spaces for student drivers at the middle schools. Who ever heard of 20 year olds graduating as seniors!
I say this to say Perry averaged 20.6 points in seventh grade, 26.6 points in eighth grade, 27.3 points as a freshman, 27.5 points as a sophomore, 32.2 points as a junior, and 29 and some change as a senior against people that were older than him, with teams that had more talent than he did, and while being double and sometimes triple teamed each night.
He is a scorer, not a shooter. He can shoot the 3 ball well, but this kid can score the ball at every level. He won’t be just a shooter for us.. watch his AAU film plus his high school film and you’ll see how versatile he really is.
I was talking about the Lyon County program. Not his posse. 😂 But yes, better than Clutch.Perry has a team? Thought we were done with teams and the like.
At least his team isn’t clutch I guess 🤷🏼♂️
It was one of his youtube videos, but I don't remember which one. Said it as though it was an established fact, but who knows. Actually, I found it.I'm not saying ur lying, but I can't find that anywhere. Can you send me the link
I've always wondered what Cal seems to have against Kentucky boys. Anybody know?Cal really doesn't like to bring in Kentucky boys. Eventually he plays them but he really doesn't want them messing up his 5 star rotation.