'I'll Be Back!' Texas Longhorns G Gavin Perryman to Enter Transfer Portal

Texas Longhorns guard Gavin Perryman is entering the transfer portal.

Texas Longhorns guard Gavin Perryman (13). | Mikala Compton/American-Statesman / USA

AUSTIN -- The Texas Longhorns have been relatively quiet to begin the offseason, but are now set to lose a reserve piece that's been with the team for the past two seasons.

Texas guard Gavin Perryman announced on Instagram that he's entering the transfer portal after arriving as a redshirt freshman in 2021. He appeared in 18 total games with the team, totaling five points, eight rebounds, three assists and five steals. He received game action in the final frame of Texas' Big 12 Tournament title win over Kansas last season.

Perryman released a lengthy statement with his announcement and finished it off by writing "I'll be back."

Mar 21, 2024; Charlotte, NC, USA; Texas Longhorns head coach Rodney Terry. | Bob Donnan-USA TODAY Sports

"Longhorn Nation, Playing basketball for The University of Texas has been a lifelong dream come true. I’m beyond thankful for everyone who has helped me along the way, from professors, GA’s, staff, coaches and managers. I have created friendships and relationships that will last a lifetime. To my teammates, I sincerely want to thank you for being by my side for the past 3 years. We’ve been through a lot, and I will value our bond forever. This spring, I am going to graduate from Texas with a major in Sports Management and a minor in Business, an achievement that means the world to myself and my family. After talking with my coaches and family, I have decided it is in my best interest to enter the portal as a graduate transfer and decide what is next in my career. I will forever be indebted for my time here and I am a Longhorn for Life!!! 

"Hook’Em, Gavin Perryman. I’ll be back."

Perryman's father, Brandy, was a record-setting player during his time with Texas basketball from 1995-98. According to Texas Athletics, Brandy finished his career as the program's all-time free throw shooter (89.7-percent, 183-204) and set a Longhorns record with 122 consecutive games played after not missing a game his entire collegiate career.