LEXINGTON, Ky. (WMDJ) - Kentucky’s reigning Mr. Basketball from state champion Lyon County High School has officially announced his intentions on staying committed to the Kentucky Wildcats this coming season.

Perry a picture with new head coach Mark Pope on X saying, "Can’t wait to wear the blue and white. Go Cats!"

Perry joins Amari Williams on the Kentucky men's basketball roster for the 2024-25 season. 

Williams, a three-time Colonial Athletic Association Defensive Player of the Year, has been officially announced by UK. He's the first player Coach Pope has secured through the transfer portal.

Williams averaged 12.2 points, 7.8 rebounds, 1.9 assists and 1.8 blocks per game as a senior, starting all 32 games for Drexel University last season. He'll have one season left of eligibility as a graduate transfer.