The 2003 North Carolina Mr. Basketball, Perry played 120 games across four seasons and was named a 'Breakout Player' by SI.com during the 2006 NCAA Tournament. His signature game was a 25-point explosion against UAB that included a perfect 10-for-10 from the free throw line, and against Indiana he posted 11 points, 10 rebounds, and needed 12 stitches from a gash over his eye. He was twice named to the SEC Good Works Team for his community service at UK Children's Hospital.