Jerone Morton Is Ranked 508th Overall And Nobody Is Ready For What He's Actually Bringing
Whoa, Coug fans, you feeling this? Our guy, Washington State guard Jerone Morton, is officially in the transfer portal and the buzz is wild. He’s already got a visit scheduled for Kentucky this Friday, and trust me, the big boys like DePaul, George Mason, and Texas A&M are all blowing up his phone. This is a huge moment for Morton, even if it stings a little to see him looking elsewhere!
From Kentucky Prep Phenom to Rising Star
Let's rewind a bit, 'cause Morton's journey has been a ride. This central Kentucky native absolutely tore it up in high school at George Rogers Clark. He wasn't just good, he was a legend, leading GRC to a Sweet 16 championship in 2022 and snagging the MVP award, then a runner-up finish in 2023. As a senior in 2022-23, he was dropping nearly 20 points a game, averaging 19.8 points and 6.6 boards, shooting an insane 52.4 percent. Seriously, how was he "lightly recruited" out of high school? Wild.
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He kicked off his college career at Morehead State, and yeah, his true freshman year in 2023-24 was a bit quiet, playing 34 games but only starting two. He averaged 2.2 points in 12.9 minutes, hitting 31.1 percent from the field. He even got on the court for a couple minutes in their NCAA Tournament loss to Illinois. But then, as a sophomore in 2024-25, everything changed. Morton’s role absolutely exploded. He started 20 of 26 games, bumping 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, hitting 45.0 percent from the field, 37.7 from deep, and 72.0 from the line. He dropped double-digits 14 times, including a couple of 20-point performances, like that clutch 18-point, seven-assist, four-rebound game in a 70-69 overtime win against UT Martin. Talk about stepping up!
What His Game Brought to Pullman and Why Everyone Wants a Piece
That breakout sophomore year caught the eye of new Washington State head coach David Riley, who snagged Morton as his first portal addition last offseason. He chose the Cougars over a bunch of other schools, and man, we saw some flashes. In 2025-26, he started 29 of 32 games, averaging 7.8 points, 2.6 assists, and 1.9 boards in almost 25 minutes a game. His shooting stayed consistent, 43.8 percent from the field, an even better 38.8 percent from three, and 82.0 percent from the charity stripe. He even put up 16 points and 15 points in two battles with Gonzaga, and a nine-point, nine-assist gem against St. Mary’s. The kid can play!
Now for the real meat: the advanced stats. Morton’s three-point shooting graded out in the 85th percentile among all guards, and his assist/turnover ratio of 2.22 was in the 88th percentile. That's elite stuff right there! He's a low usage guy, only 16.6 percent, but he makes it count when the ball’s in his hands, especially from the mid-range and above-the-break threes. He shot over 50 percent on his threes from the right side and hit 37 percent on 61 NBA-range triples. He’s a legitimate deep threat, and nearly half of his threes, 45.2 percent, were unassisted! On defense, he's average for steals and blocks, but his overall defensive metrics like DRAPM (-3.4, 2nd percentile) and Defensive Win Shares (0.03, 20th percentile) tell us he’s got work to do on that end. He’s also better on the offensive glass than defensive, which is kinda rare for a guard.
So, what’s next for Jerone? With one year of eligibility left, his visit to Kentucky is a huge deal. He's looking for the right fit, and honestly, with that shooting and playmaking, some team is about to get a serious boost. Coug fans, we're gonna be watching to see where he lands!
This article was created with AI assistance and reviewed by Seattle On Tap editorial staff. Always verify information with official team sources.