Wazzu's Jerone Morton Hit The Portal, And His Deep Ball Is An Absolute Cheat Code

Alright, listen up, Seattle. We gotta talk about Jerone Morton, the guy who just left Washington State and is out there absolutely blowing up the transfer portal. This dude, a central Kentucky native who came out west to rock it for the Cougars in 2025-26, is now on the move again. He’s set to visit Kentucky this Friday, and believe me, they’re not the only ones chasing him. DePaul, George Mason, and Texas A&M are all in the mix, and once you see what this 6-foot-4 guard brings, you’ll know why everyone’s lining up. He’s got one year of eligibility left, and whoever snags him is getting a serious offensive weapon.

From Underrated Gem to WSU Star

Morton's journey has been wild. He was a high school star in Kentucky, leading George Rogers Clark to a Sweet 16 championship in 2022, even snagging tournament MVP, and then a runner-up finish in 2023. As a senior, he was dropping 19.8 points and 6.6 boards on 52.4 percent shooting. Despite that, he was lightly recruited, kicking off his college career at Morehead State. His freshman year in 2023-24 was quiet, averaging 2.2 points in 34 games. But then, BOOM! His sophomore season in 2024-25, his role exploded. He started 20 of 26 games, pumping his numbers to 10.4 points, 3.4 assists, 3.2 rebounds, and 1.3 steals. His shooting splits jumped to 45.0/37.7/72.0, with 14 double-digit scoring nights and a couple of 20-point bombs. Remember that 70-69 OT win over UT Martin? Morton went for 18 points, seven assists, and

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four rebounds in 30 minutes. That kind of production led him to search for a bigger stage, bringing him to our own Washington State.

The Numbers Don't Lie: Morton's Offensive Prowess

When Coach David Riley brought Morton to Pullman, he was the first portal addition, and the guy delivered. In 2025-26, Morton started 29 of 32 games for the Cougars, averaging 7.8 points, 2.6 assists, and 1.9 rebounds. His shooting splits were still looking good at 43.8/38.8/82.0. He even dropped 16 points and 15 points in two matchups against Gonzaga, and had a nine-point, nine-assist game against St. Mary's. But here’s the kicker, the stuff that makes you do a double-take: his advanced stats. Morton graded out in the 85th percentile among all guards for three-point shooting and the 88th percentile for his assist/turnover ratio of 2.22! According to CBB Analytics, this dude is money from deep. He shot over 50 percent on his threes from the right side of the floor, and he knocked down 61 NBA-range triples at a 37 percent clip. This is a low-usage player, just 16.6 percent, who still finds ways to generate points. Yeah, his defensive metrics were a bit rough last season, but his deep shooting threat is absolutely proven. So, Jerone Morton is out there looking for his next landing spot. For Washington State fans, it’s a bummer to see a talent like that leave the PNW. But for whatever team gets him, they’re bringing in a guy with a serious scoring punch and a three-ball that can change a game. Keep an eye on where he lands, because this kid is going to make some noise.

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