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Former Iowa guard Tony Perkins announces SEC transfer destination

Tony Perkins is headed to an SEC program.

After a four-year run with the Hawkeyes, former Iowa guard Tony Perkins entered the transfer portal in late March.

Perkins averaged a career-high 14.0 points to go along with his 4.6 assists, 4.4 rebounds and 1.6 steals per game. The 6-foot-4 guard shot 43.2% from the field, 29.9% from 3-point range and 78.8% from the free throw line.

Perkins appeared in 126 games and started 81 during his Hawkeye career. The Indianapolis product scored 1,175 points, grabbed 398 rebounds, dished out 321 assists, registered 137 steals and blocked 32 shots while in Iowa City.

Now, his next destination is public. Perkins took to X, formerly known as Twitter, to confirm his move to the Missouri Tigers.

“It’s never been about the money,” Perkins wrote on X.

Perkins joins a Missouri team that won just eight games a season ago and failed to win an SEC game. The Tigers finished 8-24 (0-18) last season. It was the first time the program hadn’t won at least one conference game since the 1907-08 season.

Per 247Sports, Perkins is a four-star transfer, the nation’s No. 56 overall player and the No. 12 point guard. Perkins was a three-star signee for the Hawkeyes in the 2020 class and was rated as the No. 43 shooting guard and as the No. 8 player from Indiana out of Lawrence North according to 247Sports.

Perkins chose Missouri over programs such as Indiana and Oregon.

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Perkins is one of a trio of Hawkeyes that entered the transfer portal following the conclusion of Iowa’s 2023-24 men’s college basketball season. Redshirt senior forward Patrick McCaffery and sophomore guard Dasonte Bowen entered the portal as well. McCaffery just announced his transfer commitment to play at Butler.

Iowa ended its 2023-24 season with a 19-15 (10-10) mark. The Hawkeyes won one game in the NIT over Kansas State before falling at Utah.

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Missouri lands commitment from Iowa transfer Tony Perkins

The Missouri Tigers landed a commitment from Iowa point guard Tony Perkins in the NCAA transfer portal.

The Missouri Tigers and head coach Dennis Gates picked up a commitment via the transfer portal Monday, as four-year Iowa guard Tony Perkins officially committed to the SEC program. Perkins picked Missouri over Indiana and Oregon, among others.

Perkins spent each of the past four seasons at Iowa, starting in a combined 81-of-126 games since the 2020-21 campaign. Across that span, Perkins is a career 9.3 PPG scorer, while also averaging a combined 3.2 RPG, 2.5 APG, and 1.1 SPG on 43.9%/31.7%/76.8% shooting.

This past season, Perkins started all 34 games for the Hawkeyes, averaging 14 PPG, 4.4 RPG, 4.6 APG, and 1.6 SPG on 43.2% shooting from the field in a career-year for the guard. Perkins also shot 29.9% from three, as well as 78.8% at the free throw line.

The experienced Iowa guard is now the second transfer commitment picked up by Missouri so far this offseason, joining UT Martin forward Jacob Crews. Both players are expected to play significant roles for the Tigers during the 2024-25 season.

Iowa guard Tony Perkins puts Oregon Ducks among top schools

The Ducks are in the running for a veteran transfer from Iowa.

Dana Altman and the Oregon Ducks are working the transfer portal and hoping to land some veteran playmakers this offseason.

They might be headed in the right direction, with former Iowa Hawkeyes point guard Tony Perkins recently cutting his list down to six schools and putting Oregon in the mix.

Perkins is a senior who averaged 14 points, 4.4 rebounds, and 4.6 assists per game this past season, being named a Second-Team All-Big-12 player. In his career, Perkins averaged 9.3 points, 3.2 assists, and 2.5 rebounds per game.

According to 247Sports, Perkins is the No. 38 overall player available in the transfer portal this offseason, and the No. 7 point guard.

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Iowa transfer Tony Perkins drawing interest from UCLA

Iowa guard Tony Perkins is also on UCLA’s radar.

The UCLA Bruins are working hard to add talent to the basketball roster for the 2024-2025 season with a move to the Big Ten Conference in store.

UCLA is one of a handful of schools to reach out to Ioa transfer Tony Perkins so far, per The Portal Report.

  • Ole Miss
  • Arizona State
  • Arkansas
  • Mizzou
  • Oklahoma
  • Indiana
  • Nebraska
  • BYU
  • Miami

Perkins would be a huge get for UCLA and there is no doubt that he will have a long line of suitors. The guard averaged 14.0 points, 4.6 assists and 4.4 rebounds for the Hawkeyes this past season.

Perkins was the second-leading scorer for Iowa behind Payton Sandfort. However, the senior guard does a lot of things well on the court and is one of the more intriguing seniors in the portal.

The Hawkeyes guard was named Second-team All-Big Ten by the coaches and is one to watch in the portal.

Nebraska basketball targeting Iowa guard

The Husker are remaining busy in the transfer portal!

Nebraska men’s basketball is targeting an Iowa guard in the transfer portal. Tony Perkins officially entered the portal after the Hawkeyes lost to Utah in the second round of the NIT.

The 6-foot-4 guard averaged 14.0 points, 4.6 assists, and 4.4 rebounds per game this past season. The Indianapolis, Indiana, native appeared in 126 games over his four years at Iowa.

Perkins has confirmed that the Huskers and 17 other schools have contacted him since entering the portal. Perkins will have one year of eligibility remaining after completing his transfer.

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Iowa guard Tony Perkins enters NCAA transfer portal

Another Hawkeye has hit the NCAA transfer portal. Tony Perkins is exiting Iowa City.

Another Iowa guard has entered the transfer portal. Just two days after the Hawkeyes’ season was ended at the hands of Utah in the second round of the NIT, senior guard Tony Perkins has entered into the NCAA transfer portal.

The Field of 68’s Jeff Goodman was the first to report the news.

The 6-foot-4 guard played four seasons at Iowa, starting his last two. Over four seasons at Iowa, Perkins accumulated 1,175 points, 398 rebounds and 321 assists.

This past year was his best statistical season for the Hawkeyes, earning career-highs in points (14), assists (4.6), and rebounds (4.4) per game. Perkins was named a second-team All-Big Ten member by the coaches this season.

The decision to use his final year of eligibility elsewhere is not an entirely surprising decision for Perkins following Iowa’s season. The Hawkeyes were knocked out of the Big Ten Tournament early and missed the NCAA Tournament.

Given his success in the Big Ten and his steady improvement over the years, there was bound to be interest in his services for his final season. That heavy interest is already evident with multiple schools having already reached out to him. It would not be surprising to see the Indiana native return back to his home state for his final season.

For the Hawkeyes, this is the second guard to enter the portal after Dasonte Bowen entered his name a week ago. Neither departure is all that surprising to fans, but it certainly does shrink the guard depth for the team.

They have a potential playmaker at point guard in Brock Harding, but then outside of him it’s pretty unknown. Harding himself, while showing tremendous flashes his freshman year, is still an unknown.

It will be interesting to see how Fran McCaffery addresses the team’s need at the guard spots. Does he try to develop from within, or hit the portal himself to find the next man up?

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Iowa Hawkeyes 2023 Snapshot Profile: Tony Perkins

Already a serious contributor in recent seasons, now Tony Perkins will be tasked with being Iowa’s primary playmaker in 2023-24.

Iowa men’s basketball figures to be younger program in the 2023-24 season. They lost several key upperclassmen starters this past year, including forwards Kris Murray, Filip Rebraca, and Connor McCaffery. That’s a lot of veteran leadership off to the next level.

As the Hawkeyes look to sort out their frontcourt, they will rely evermore on returning starting guard Tony Perkins to be that new veteran leader. Perkins is entering his fourth and supposed final season in Iowa City, where he has gradually carved out a starting role through his tenure. Last year he started in 32 games, mostly at the point guard position. He was Iowa’s third-leading scorer behind Murray and Rebraca.

While not a complete player in his junior year, Perkins yet again took a step forward last year. Progression has been a common trend throughout his time as a Hawkeye.

Last year, the Indianapolis, Ind., native showed flashes of stardom in the backcourt for the Hawkeyes. There were times when he took over games for Iowa, winning on both ends of the court with hustle and athleticism. His fantastic dunks also provided a key spark of momentum for the team.

As a senior, Perkins will be looking to provide a bit more consistency in addition to his role as a leader. He’s mentioned his desire to compete for the Big Ten Defender of the Year Award. An uptick in his 3-pointers could also greatly help the team out as well.

For one last time in Iowa City, here is a look at starting Iowa guard Tony Perkins.

Iowa Hawkeyes exploring options at PG entering 2023-24 men’s college basketball season

Ahead of the 2023-24 men’s college basketball season, Iowa is exploring a number of different options at point guard.

The point guard position will be a key battle to watch as the season unfolds for Iowa basketball. With star forward Kris Murray graduating to the NBA, selected in the first round by the Portland Trail Blazers, the Hawkeyes will have to forge a new identity on offense. All of that starts at point guard.

Incumbent starter Tony Perkins is back for his senior season in Iowa City. In his first full season as a starter, Perkins showed some promise. The Indianapolis native averaged 12.3 points, 4.1 rebounds, 2.8 assists and 1.4 steals per game on 44.0% field goal shooting.

He will be heavily pushed for playing time by some hungry underclassmen, namely sophomore Dasonte Bowen. Bowen, out of Boston, Mass., averaged 3.1 points in just 9.4 minutes of average floor time.

When asked about the point guard situation, head coach Fran McCaffery boasted about all four of his potential options at the position.

“We do have a lot of options at that position. I think we’ll see Tony there at times. I think Dasonte and Brock (Harding) and Josh Dix can all play that position. Normally you don’t have that many options,” McCaffery said.

Bowen is the player expected by most to really make a push for the starting role this season. He showed some great flashes in limited playing time at the end of last season.

Coach McCaffery talks a lot about pushing the pace, and Bowen is one of the most dynamic threats the Hawkeyes have running downhill. The 6-foot-2, 183 pound guard showed some special athleticism last season and can add a new element to the offense. The ability to hit shots from outside and be more than just a slasher will be huge for the Brewster Academy product.

It’s exciting to hear that true freshman Brock Harding will push for some playing time. He’s a really exciting prospect, we’ll just have to see if that’s just preseason coach talk, though.

As a youngster, he might not get his chance quite yet. Word around Iowa City is that he has made a seamless transition to college, though.

Josh Dix is an interesting name to see thrown in at point guard. With his height and shooting ability, most would project him as a shooting guard. However, if Iowa is looking to surround new star transfer big man Ben Krikke with shooters, Dix at the one is something they can definitely tinker with.

The 6-foot-5, 200 pound guard from Council Bluffs, Iowa, averaged 2.0 points per game in 9.2 minutes of average floor time last season.

However, the most interesting option may not come from one of these new faces. It’s important to keep an eye on returning starter Perkins and how his game has progressed this offseason.

In what Perkins expects to be his last season at Iowa, he likely morphs into the leader of this team. He’s talked about gunning for Big Ten Defensive Player of the Year, and with his athletic profile, that’s certainly attainable.

If he can find more consistency in his game, and maybe hit some more shots from deep, Perkins could be an invaluable member of this starting rotation.

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Iowa Hawkeyes’ Tony Perkins among 247Sports’ All-Big Ten consideration shortlist

With Kris Murray, Connor McCaffery and Filip Rebraca moving on, Iowa needs new stars to emerge. 247Sports expects a jump from Tony Perkins.

247Sports’ Isaac Trotter wasn’t completely ready to jump out onto that limb, but he at least has Iowa Hawkeyes senior guard Tony Perkins on his All-Big Ten radar.

Trotter projected his way-too-early All-Big Ten first team for the 2023-24 college basketball season. Naturally, it featured the returning National Player of the Year in Purdue center Zach Edey. Joining Edey across Trotter’s projected All-Big Ten first team were Northwestern guard Boo Buie, Maryland guard Jahmir Young, Illinois guard Terrence Shannon Jr., and Rutgers center Cliff Omoruyi.

After that, there was Perkins in Trotter’s “just missed the cut” grouping of players.

Perkins is the biggest benefactor in a new series: “Life Without The Murray Brothers.” Perkins showed flashes of brilliance last year as Kris Murray’s vice president, but now it’s his turn to be Iowa’s unquestioned alpha. – Trotter, 247Sports.

Given the roster turnover in Iowa City, it’s easy to see the scenario where Perkins would morph into the Hawkeyes’ top offensive option. Now that Kris Murray has exited for the 2023 NBA draft and Filip Rebraca’s eligibility has expired, Perkins is Iowa’s leading returning scorer.

The 6-foot-4, 205 pound guard from Indianapolis averaged 12.3 points, 4.1 rebounds, 2.8 assists and 1.4 steals in 29.7 minutes of floor time per game. Perkins shot 44.0% from the floor and a steady 33.3% from 3-point distance.

If he keeps on his career trajectory, it’s reasonable to think those averages will continue their uptick. Over his career, Perkins has upped his scoring average every season. In his freshman season, Perkins averaged just 1.6 points per game. Then, given a larger role in 2021-22, he upped his scoring average to 7.4 points per game before his averages from last season.

Perkins returns to form an Iowa perimeter rotation that will feature Dasonte Bowen, Josh Dix, and Payton Sandfort. Forward Patrick McCaffery is one of the Hawkeyes’ other key returnees.

Then, Iowa added Belmont and Valparaiso transfers Even Brauns and Ben Krikke inside to go along with 2023 signees Ladji Dembele, Owen Freeman, Brock Harding, and Pryce Sandfort.

The Hawkeyes finished last season 19-14 (11-9 Big Ten) to advance to a fourth consecutive NCAA Tournament. Iowa is one of just 10 programs nationally that has been to each of the past four NCAA Tournaments and one of just three Big Ten schools to boast that distinction.

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PHOTOS: Iowa men’s basketball roasts Bethune-Cookman to open 2022-23 season

All five starters finished in double-figure scoring, including Tony Perkins’ game-high 16. Here were the best photos from the season opener.

Iowa wasted no time illustrating promise for the 2022-23 men’s college basketball season. All five Hawkeye starters finished with double-figure scoring, including point guard Tony Perkins who finished with a game-high 16 points on 7-of-9 field goal shooting.

“Tony Perkins has aggressiveness. He has skills. He is shooting the ball outside. He is driving the ball. He always had a pull-up game. He is getting to the rim. We put the ball in his hands a little bit more, so now he has more space, and he is even more effective.

“Five assists and one turnover, that is the thing that impressed me the most. When you put him at the point, you are going to have to give it up, and he does. But he did that from the first day he got here. He said, yeah, he was a scorer, he was a scoring guard, but you can put the ball in his hands. He will just get better,” Iowa head men’s basketball coach Fran McCaffery said of Perkins’ performance.

Filip Rebraca also recorded his 20th career double-double, scoring 11 points and grabbing 10 rebounds.

“He is aggressive offensively, he is aggressive in his ball-screen defense, he is aggressive in post defense. He is aggressive on the glass and running the floor. He is taking the ball, dribbling it, driving it and finishing the play, posting hard.

“Quite frankly, all the stuff he did when he was at North Dakota. He was dominant. For us he was really good. His role was different. We got to keep him here, and now he has taken charge. That’s what I wanted him to do. It was always in there, and now you’re seeing it,” McCaffery said of Rebraca.

Meanwhile, Kris Murray had 14 points, Payton Sandfort had 13 and Patrick McCaffery finished with 12.

With the win, Iowa begins its season 1-0. The Hawkeyes have now won 12 consecutive season openers, 78 of their last 83 nonconference home games and improved to 92-3 when holding opponents to fewer than 61 points during McCaffery’s tenure.

There are plenty of takeaways and Hawkeye social media was certainly delighted to have Iowa basketball back. It was a fun night from inside Carver-Hawkeye Arena. Take a look back at the season debut that was through these sensational still photos.