Former Wildcat Devin Askew commits to Texas

Devin Askew will play for Chris Beard at Texas.

After entering the transfer portal back on April 5, Askew tells Travis Branham of 247Sports that he will head to Austin and become a Longhorn.

“After exploring the different universities, I’m excited to attend the University of Texas,” Askew told Branham. “Thank you to coach [Chris] Beard and the coaching staff! I can’t wait to get started!

“I chose Texas because Coach Beard and his coaching staff are completely invested into their players and player development. They have also watched film on my game and see that my playing style and abilities will thrive in their program.”

As a freshman at Kentucky, Askew finished the season averaging 6.5 points on 34.5% shooting, 27.8% from three and 80.6% from the line to go with 2.9 assists, 2.6 rebounds and 0.9 steals in 29.0 minutes per game.

At the time of his decision to enter the portal, the former Wildcat said he needed to explore his options as “part of (his) growth” as a player.

“I am thankful for the opportunity I had to play basketball at the University of Kentucky,” said Askew. “I am also thankful for the coaching staff as they provided an experience that contributed to my development in this game I love. My teammates will be my friends forever and I appreciate how they pushed me day in and day out to get better.”

“With that being said,” he continued. “It will be part of my growth in this game to explore a new opportunity and enter the transfer portal.”

“This is the part of the business I hate,” UK head coach John Calipari said. “I wish I could coach every kid for four years, but I have to respect Devin’s decision and I do. I will always be here to help him. My hope – and I told him this – is that he takes the fight he learned here with him wherever he goes. He was a great teammate and improved in so many ways as the season wore on. I will be rooting for Devin as he takes this next step.”

Best of luck at Texas, Devin.