Jerone Morton's Secret 88th Percentile Weapon Is About To Shake Up College Hoops, And Nobody Is Ready

Alright, Seattle, buckle up! We’ve got some big news out of the college basketball world that impacts one of our own from Washington State. Jerone Morton, the Cougars' guard, has officially hit the transfer portal, and word on the street is he’s heading to Kentucky for a visit this Friday, as Jacob Polacheck of KSR+ just confirmed. This isn't just another transfer; this is a player with some seriously sneaky skills looking for his next big stage, and college hoops better watch out!

From Morehead State Gem to Cougar Contributor

Morton's journey has been wild, right? A central Kentucky native, he started his college career at Morehead State, putting in two seasons before making the leap out west to our very own Washington State Cougars in the West Coast Conference for the 2025-26 season. Now, let’s be real, his freshman year at Morehead State in 2023-24 was a bit quiet, averaging 2.2 points and 1.3 rebounds in 12.9 minutes over 34 games, starting just two. He even snagged a season-high 10 points in his second college game and got a couple minutes in the NCAA Tournament against Illinois. But then, as a sophomore in 2024-25, he *exploded*. He started 20 of 26 games, boosting his numbers to 10.4 points, 3.4 assists, 3.2 rebounds, and 1.3 steals in 29.5 minutes! His shooting splits jumped big time too: 45.0/37.7/72.0. That's a massive step up! He then became the first portal addition for new WSU head coach David Riley, choosing the Cougars over schools like Marshall and Indiana State. For us here in the Emerald City, watching him start 29 of 32 games for WSU in 2025-26 was awesome. He averaged 7.8 points, 2.6 assis

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ts, and 1.9 rebounds in 24.9 minutes, with shooting splits of 43.8/38.8/82.0. He even dropped 16 and 15 points in two matchups against Gonzaga, and had a nine-point, nine-assist gem against St. Mary’s. The kid can play!

The Numbers Don't Lie: Morton's Got Game

But here’s where it gets really interesting, fans. The advanced stats on Morton are screaming! He's not just a decent player; he's got some unique skills. His three-point shooting graded out in the 85th percentile among all guards, and his assist/turnover ratio? A ridiculous 2.22, putting him in the 88th percentile, according to CBB Analytics. Talk about efficiency! He’s a low-usage guy at 16.6 percent, but he makes every touch count. His shot chart shows him well above average on mid-range jumpers and above-the-break threes. Plus, he shot over 50 percent on his threes from the right side of the floor! He even knocked down 37 percent of his 61 NBA-range triples. Oh, and get this: only 45.2 percent of his threes came off an assist. That means he’s creating his own shot! Now, his defensive metrics were a bit average on steals/blocks, but the overall defensive impact wasn't his strongest suit, ranking in the 2nd percentile for DRAPM and 20th for Defensive Win Shares. But man, that offense is special. So, what’s next for Jerone Morton? With one year of eligibility left, he’s not just visiting Kentucky; schools like DePaul, George Mason, and Texas A&M are all reaching out. This guy is a proven deep-shooting threat with an incredible assist/turnover ratio, and his next move is going to be a huge deal for whatever program snags him. We’re all watching to see where this talented Washington State transfer lands and how he continues to make an impact on college basketball!

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