CAPE GIRARDEAU, Mo. – Southeast Missouri's men's basketball program signed shooting forward Axton Perry Friday. Perry will join the Redhawks in 2026-27.
 
Perry, (6'7", 195) who hails from Memphis, Tennessee, has a 6'11" wingspan. He is a senior at Bartlett High School, which is ranked #18 in the Preseason MaxPreps Top-25.
 
"We need good players with athleticism, work ethic, great families and a high school program that continues to make its players better. Axton comes from all of that," said Head Coach Brad Korn. "He has valuable skills with good size to go along with being a very good respectful young man. 
 
Perry helped lead Bartlett to the Tennessee Class AAAA state semifinals as a sophomore. In 2024-25, the Panthers went 24-9 overall and won the 4A District 15 title with an undefeated 12-0 record.
 
"Bartlett High School is a great program that values hard work and winning," commented Korn. "Axton's prep and AAU teams have also prepared him well for what is to come in college, and his best years are ahead of him."