Ole Miss Guard Travis Perry Enters Transfer Portal

The sophomore guard is seeking his third program in three seasons.

Apr. 9, 2026 at 9:10pm

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Ole Miss sophomore guard Travis Perry has announced plans to enter the NCAA transfer portal. Perry, who previously played at Kentucky, averaged 5.3 points, 1.6 rebounds, and 1.1 assists for the Rebels this past season. He becomes the sixth Ole Miss player to enter the portal so far, as the team looks to bounce back from a disappointing 15-20 campaign.

Why it matters

Player transfers have become increasingly common in college basketball, as athletes seek new opportunities to develop their skills and find the right fit. Perry's decision to enter the portal is part of a broader trend of roster turnover at the collegiate level.

The details

Perry's best game in an Ole Miss jersey came in the Rebels' 76-72 win over Georgia in the SEC Tournament, where he hit four three-pointers and scored 16 points. The Eddyville, Kentucky native is now looking to continue his collegiate career at a third program in as many seasons.

  • Perry announced his plans to enter the transfer portal on April 9, 2026.

The players

Travis Perry

A sophomore guard who previously played at Kentucky before transferring to Ole Miss, where he averaged 5.3 points, 1.6 rebounds, and 1.1 assists this past season.

Chris Beard

The head coach of the Ole Miss Rebels, who is looking to rebuild the team after a disappointing 15-20 season.

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What they’re saying

“That's a good question. Probably not in the mental space to answer that fully now. Obviously, in college basketball, guys choose to go elsewhere; they choose to come back. Each player on our team will have that decision. It will be their decision. It will be a conversation to make sure that both sides align.”

— Chris Beard, Head Coach, Ole Miss Rebels

What’s next

Perry will continue to explore his options in the transfer portal, while Ole Miss looks to rebuild its roster and bounce back from a tough season.

The takeaway

Travis Perry's decision to enter the transfer portal is a reflection of the increasing fluidity of college basketball rosters, as players seek new opportunities to develop their skills and find the right fit. For Ole Miss, this offseason will be crucial as they look to rebound from a disappointing campaign and rebuild their program.