WSU's Jerone Morton Had A Shot Chart Secret, And Now He's Taking It To Kentucky

Alright, folks, buckle up! You know we watch every damn game, from the pros down to our state's college ballers. So when news drops about a guy who was lighting it up just across the mountains, we gotta talk. Jerone Morton, the Washington State Cougars guard, is hitting the transfer portal hard, and get this: he's scheduled to visit Kentucky this Friday, confirmed by Jacob Polacheck over at KSR+! Other big names like DePaul, George Mason, and Texas A&M are sniffing around too, but Kentucky is the big one.

From Small School Star to Cougar Contributor

This dude's journey has been a wild ride. He's a central Kentucky native, so going back home has gotta be a pull. Morton kicked off his college career at Morehead State for two seasons, but man, he really found his stride there as a sophomore in 2024-25. After a quiet freshman year, averaging just 2.2 points in 34 games, he exploded! He started 20 of 26 games, dropping 10.4 points, 3.4 assists, 3.2 boards, and 1.3 steals in nearly 30 minutes a night. His shooting splits jumped to 45.0% from the field, 37.7% from deep, and 72.0% from the line. He even had 14 double-digit scoring games, including a couple of 20-point bombs! Remember that 70-69 overtime win against UT Martin? Morton went off for 18 points, seven assists, and four rebounds in 30 minutes. That kind of jump shows you the potential, right?

The Numbers Don't Lie: What He Brings

Then he came out west, our guy David Riley scooped him

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up as his first portal addition for Washington State in 2025-26. Morton kept that starting role, clocking 29 starts in 32 games, putting up 7.8 points, 2.6 assists, and 1.9 rebounds. His shooting splits stayed solid at 43.8/38.8/82.0. He even dropped 16 and 15 points in two matchups against Gonzaga, plus a nine-point, nine-assist game against St. Mary's. But here's the real kicker: his advanced stats from WSU are bonkers! CBB Analytics says he was in the 85th percentile among all guards for three-point shooting and the 88th percentile for assist/turnover ratio at 2.22. Yeah, his usage was low at 16.6%, but when the ball was in his hands, he scored. His shot chart? Well above average on mid-range jumpers and those above-the-break threes. Over 50% on threes from the right side of the floor! He knocked down 37% of his 61 NBA-range triples. Dude is a legit deep threat. Now, on defense, he's a solid steals/blocks guy for a guard, but the overall metrics weren't his friend last season. His DRAPM was -3.4, and Defensive Win Shares were 0.03, putting him in the 2nd and 20th percentile. He was better on the offensive glass than defensive, too. So what's next for Morton? He's got one year of eligibility left, and he's chasing that bigger opportunity. Going back home to Kentucky with that kind of offensive punch could be huge for him. It's a make-or-break year for his college career, and wherever he lands, they're getting a guard who can really stroke it and move the ball. Keep an eye on where he ends up, because this could be a major move for his future!

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