He averaged 13.1 points, 4.6 rebounds and 3.7 assists per game and was named Atlantic Sun Freshman of the Year.
[3] On July 17, 2019, Persons signed a one-year contract with ZZ Leiden of the Dutch Basketball League (DBL).
He averaged 18.6 points, 4.5 rebounds, 8.1 assists and 1.5 steals per game and was named to the All-FIBA Europe Cup team.
[9] On February 19, 2023, he signed with Twarde Pierniki Toruń of the Polish Basketball League (PLK).
[10] Persons joined War Tampa, a team composed primarily of Auburn alumni in The Basketball Tournament 2020.