I could see Perry going somewhere, finding his shot as he gets more involved in the offense, and then becoming a coveted scorer in the transfer portal next season or the year after that (his senior year).
Travis Perry to the portal
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I feel the same way when Lewis decommitted here, nothing. In this era players come, and players go. I still love watching the games, but everything in between has gotten crazy.
Maybe this can put to bed the whole KY boys will have no problem waiting their turn, everybody wants to play and play now.
Maybe this can put to bed the whole KY boys will have no problem waiting their turn, everybody wants to play and play now.
Was hoping he would help replace some of Brea and Robinson’s outside shooting and spreading the floor. Average about 8 off the bench.
Who replaces those 2 and their shooting?
Pope falling into the Cal/ fans’ “athlete over skill and Bball iq” type?
Who replaces those 2 and their shooting?
Pope falling into the Cal/ fans’ “athlete over skill and Bball iq” type?
He should seriously consider Murray State. I think their top 5 scorers from last season were all seniors. He would be handed the keys to the offense. I wouldn't be shocked if he was among the NCAA leaders in scoring there.
He would command some very nice NIL opportunities there. If he becomes their leading scorer and maybe makes the Tournament, then he could earn more in the transfer portal next season.
Because being a Kentucky basketball player comes with a lot of perks, even after playing. He’s not going pro.
I disagree 1000%. For Kentucky born and raised kids it ABSOLUTELY means something to play for the name on the front of the jersey. He was KY Mr. Basketball and Kentucky Sports Figure of the Year AND he could've gone to Alabama, Cincy, WKU or Ole Miss and maybe gotten more playing time there, why didn't he then? Because of money? No. Because it IS different for a KY kid getting the chance to lace em up for the Wildcats. I don't buy the premise that KY boys come to UK just for the money, that's just nonsense. He'll always be a Cat and I wish him the best but to say money was a motivating factor in this instance is simply wrong.
Moreno and Johnson likely had better NIL deals on the table outside of Lexington but they stayed home to play for the Cats, why?
He might not ever make the NBA, but he could probably make some decent money overseas if he wanted to do that.
Pg had to be his college position in any high major program. That's just how it is.
He really struggled towards the end. Chandler had an awful handle and still eventually played over him at pg.
I still thought he could contribute down the road and wish hed stay. However im not sure what level of expectations he had that weren't met, especially how he performed last season.
Just a wag but i het he was asked to red shirt.
I think that's a good suggestion. With revenue sharing coming, he will need to replace lost income and something local would help.
Good point, he's not a pro but had the opportunity to play for his home state school, the pinnacle of college basketball programs which will pay dividends long after he's done playing. He'll be set up for life having been a Cat and making the connections he presumably has.
Leading scorers in the NCAA lol. Come on man.
Yes, and it could also be done playing at Murray State. He could bounce back into the portal next season if he has a season where he is showcased as a scorer. That would possibly be a bigger long-term earning opportunity for him, and also a pathway back to UK if he makes a jump in development.
Can’t say that was a smart long term decision for him. I understand he wants to play but he will never be a pro. Staying at Kentucky 4-5 years and earning playing time when he could would have set him up for life as an in state kid. Playing one year and leaving will give him less opportunities after basketball.
I don’t know why people act like it’s over for a basketball player just because they don’t make it to the NBA. Like you said you have overseas . Even if he doesn’t play overseas he could just want to get a lot of playing in college knowing this is the end for him.
People put wayyy too much stock in life in Kentucky after college .
You realize mid majors have good athletes and defenders too. How about hopefully start for a Murray level team next year and average about 10 a game and somehow play decent defense.
I just had a thought. Shocked no one has mentioned this. Perhaps he will transfer back in after he works on his game.
Gates and Misery were interested in him. Hope he doesn't pull a reverse Travis Ford. I hate Misery.
Yeah he’s leaving behind a lot of intangibles. Playing a year at UK and not leaving much an impression won’t buy him a lifetime of admiration from the state . And fans
By the way if you heard the Leach show this morning, mid majors are gonna start getting a lot of these high school kids ranked 75-150 in the country exactly because of this, the Perry's and Noah's will start there and try and move up.
I think the signing of Aberdeen was the deciding factor. Travis probably thought he could maybe be the fourth guard along with Oweh, Chandler and lowe, meaning back up minutes, 15 or so a game. Probably thought he could beat out Jasper seeing as Jasper is a freshman but when you bring in Aberdeen that knocks him into the fifth guard and basically just mop up minutes. I think he was gonna stay until Aberdeen happened.
He can get a no show job at Kentucky Bank like many others did in the past
Yes. You realize that Travis Perry led a tiny high school team to a state championship? He's not helpless. He does have to have some floor level of decent talent to do that.
Max Green went to Holy Cross and was allowed to take 12+ shots per game. You think Perry won't get off that many in the MVC?
That deadline is to enter. Portal players can sign any time prior to the start of fall semester.
I’d politely pass if he wants to come back. Can’t burn a bridge and come back
How is he “burning a bridge”
Unless he is going to a rival like Louisville or sh*t-talking on the way out, then I don't see this move as burning a bridge at all.
Not sure why 2 guys would become loose, sounds painful, unless you're in the Arkansas locker room in 2023.
As far as losing guys, it is what it is. You can't prioritize the hurt feelings of your bench guys when you have the opportunity to bring studs in that can win games against the best competition.
This isn't a day camp and if Acadan Lewis is afraid of competition, well, don't come here. If Travis Perry wants to play right now, it is best for him to go to WKU, X, or Morehead, but he has to know, if he's playing important minutes for UK, well, we won't be very good.
He's never coming back
It's not like UK is going to stop recruiting good players.
The path to playing time will be just as tough 3 years from now
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Based on the guy I quoted who said this has happened since the dawn of time, which isn't true. 2,500 players have not been entering the portal year after year since the dawn of time. Guys like Hawkins and Willis used to stay in the same program, get better, and develop into a role in their later years- that doesn't happen anymore.
So no, this hasn't been happening "since the dawn of time".
There was no conversation, but the writing was on the wall.
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