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Louisville basketball walk-on Ashton Myles-Devore enters transfer portal

By Cameron Franck

U of L's Ashton Myles-Devore warms up during a U of L basketball practice during Tuesday's Media Day. Oct. 19, 2021As 7068 Uofl Basketball Strupp
U of L's Ashton Myles-Devore warms up during a U of L basketball practice during Tuesday's Media Day. Oct. 19, 2021As 7068 Uofl Basketball Strupp /
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Ashton Myles-Devore joined the University of Louisville basketball program as a member of the Class of 2020. The 6-foot-1, 165-pound point guard joined the program under Head Coach Chris Mack, but decided to stay with the Cardinals once Kenny Payne was hired as his replacement in March 2022.

The son of former Louisville player Ellis Myles accepted a walk-on opportunity with the same program his dad suited up for, but unfortunately did not see the game court all that much. Coming out of high school at Woodford County High School in Versailles, Kentucky, he averaged 11.0 points per game and 4.3 rebounds per game.

But, that kind of production did not translate to the NCAA Division I level. He only played in eight games over three seasons for an average of 1.0 minute per game. It seems his attempt to follow in his father’s footsteps did not go as he had planned.

His father, Ellis Myles, joined the Louisville basketball program in April 2000 as a 6-foot-8, 240-pound forward from Centennial High School in Compton, California. In his senior year of high school, he averaged 24.0 points, 14.2 rebounds, and three blocked shots. So, he made a huge impact for Centennial High, which increased the expectations for his son joining the program hoping to have the same success.

LOUISVILLE,KY – DECEMBER 4: Ellis Myles #2 of the Louisville Cardinals looks on against the Lafayette Leopards during the game at Freedom Hall on December 4, 2004 in Louisville, Kentucky. The No. 17 Cardinals won 98-57. (Photo by Andy Lyons/Getty Images)
LOUISVILLE,KY – DECEMBER 4: Ellis Myles #2 of the Louisville Cardinals looks on against the Lafayette Leopards during the game at Freedom Hall on December 4, 2004 in Louisville, Kentucky. The No. 17 Cardinals won 98-57. (Photo by Andy Lyons/Getty Images) /

Ellis Myles played four seasons in Louisville and averaged 8.4 points per game, 8.0 rebounds per game, and 1.1 steals per game. Quite different experiences for Ellis and Ashton, but now Ashton has the ability to achieve the same success that his father had at the collegiate level.

As of earlier today, he has officially entered the transfer portal and will hopefully find an opportunity at some collegiate program where he can slot into the lineup.

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