Could Travis Perry be what many thought Reed would be?

[ukfan1622]

We don’t care what his prospects are for the NBA, it’s what they are for college. Future pros haven’t translated to post season success at Kentucky lately.

So you agree with me that his height and quickness are not a problem, at least at the college level?

 

[L.O.D.]

Travis is as good or better shooter but needs to work on defense and overall game. Travis also has a giant chip on his shoulder an something to prove . Perry will be a great player here but a 3 year player.

 

[yoshukai]

Man a lot of this board would be broken hearted if they heard what Reed Sheppard said to me in person last night in Cleveland.

Let’s just say his love for the program is a figment of a lot of people imagination.

I’m calling bullshit on this one . lol

 

[yoshukai]

We're not playing AAU street ball anymore. We have an actual system that allows less athletic, more skilled, players like Perry to thrive.

I would be curious to see where the guards on the team that just won the national championship were rated when coming out of high school.

 

[BillyJoeCat-fan]

Now hear me out, I’m not saying they are similar players…I’m talking impact. Reed was an amazing player, and Perry won’t ever be at his athletic level. However, we could get Perry for 4 years. He could warm the bench this season, but if he’s better than some think, he may contribute this year. Regardless, he could be a more valuable piece to our program in the long run since he likely will never be drafted. Reed was great, but he was almost too talented. Like many other freshmen, we get to see his best days in the NBA after one year at UK. I’m always excited about great shooters…I just hope Perry has the athletic ability and other skills to be a SEC contributor. He may end up with the career many thought Reed would have when he first came here. Just a random thought on a boring summer day.

If he "warms the bench" this year with very little to no meaningful minutes and Pope recruits well, more than likely he will be at a smaller school next season like EKU, WKU, Murray etc. He could be one of the few who would rather stay and be part of UK ala players of old but most kids today want playing time ASAP and aren't going to wait.

 

[chevyman 50]

I think Perry may be a better shooter than Reed but probably does not have the BB IQ as Reed.

 

[Kybluedude]

If he "warms the bench" this year with very little to no meaningful minutes and Pope recruits well, more than likely he will be at a smaller school next season like EKU, WKU, Murray etc. He could be one of the few who would rather stay and be part of UK ala players of old but most kids today want playing time ASAP and aren't going to wait.

Travis will play quite a bit. How do you not have him in at the end of games protecting a lead?

 

[Cobb4uk]

Won’t get taller. Won’t get faster.

Who says? I graduated with a fellow that was 5'7" on graduation day but 4 years he was 6'4 ", you never know.

 

[BillyJoeCat-fan]

Travis will play quite a bit. How do you not have him in at the end of games protecting a lead?

I wasn't saying he will play, play a lot or not much, I said if he - or most any player - doesn't see much action the portal is there and many will use it. As for not having him in at the end of a game protecting a lead, if he can't defend a mannequin he won't be playing. I'm not saying that is the case. I don't know what he will do and frankly no one does until he does it.

 

[Zissou87]

I would be curious to see where the guards on the team that just won the national championship were rated when coming out of high school.

Stephon Castle was ranked 10th in the class of 2023.

 

[Montana81]

I’m hoping for Chris Lofton part 2. I could see Pope using him in a similar way. He’s honestly a little more advanced than Lofton was at the same age.

Lofton was never an nba prospect either.