North Texas transfer guard Tylor Perry includes the University of Louisville in his Top 12 programs he’s considering

Coming out of high school, 5-foot-11 point guard Tylor Perry was not heavily scouted. In fact, he initially signed with Coffeyville Community College in Coffeyville, Kansas.

In 64 career games with the Red Ravens, Perry averaged 14.5 points per game while shooting 43.9% from behind the arc. While he was there, the quickly-blossoming guard led Coffeyville to a National Championship in 2021, after defeating Cowley County Community College, 108-99.

Perry was named the tournament’s MVP after finishing the championship game with 18 points.

After an impressive JUCO career, the next stop for Tylor Perry was accepting a scholarship offer to play for the North Texas Mean Green.

It didn’t take too long for Perry to continue his winning ways in Denton, Texas. In two seasons in the Lone Star State, he averaged 15.3 points per game, 3.2 rebounds per game, and 2.3 assists per game.

Not only did he average double digit points again, but he also led the Mean Green to the 2023 NIT Championship, defeating UAB, 68-61. In that game, Perry had 20 points to help lead North Texas to the win.

His efforts last season earned him the title of Conference USA Player of the Year, and it was due, in large part, to his ability to hit clutch shots.

"“The Mean Green’s second-year guard has been one of the most clutch players in the league over the last two seasons. A first team all-league honoree last year, he made five shots in the final four seconds of regulation to win it or tie games.”"

Now, after successfully winning at two different programs, Tylor Perry has entered the transfer portal, and has received a lot of attention from Division I programs, including the University of Louisville.

Louisville Head Coach Kenny Payne would do well to pursue Perry heavily for two reasons: he is a proven winner and he is a veteran guard. Louisville basketball needs a winning culture re-established in its program, and that is what Kenny Payne has proven he is trying to build.

Adding a veteran talent like Tylor Perry to the backcourt would be a massive addition for the Cardinals because right now the guard depth is fairly thin. Kenny Payne has been in Senegal watching the NBA since Academy Showcase over the past few days, which is why he hasn’t been hosting any visits.

But, as soon as he gets back, Tylor Perry should be on his radar. And a recent announcement by College Basketball Report would indicate that he is in fact on Louisville’s radar.

Louisville officially made his Top 12 schools he’s prioritizing, but there is still a lot of ground to make up in his recruitment, as he just recently visited the University of Florida.

However, all hope is not lost, yet, until he commits. For all of Cardinal Nation, Tylor Perry would be a massive addition to this incoming recruiting class.