Jerone Morton Is Visiting Kentucky, And His Washington State Numbers Are Straight Fire
Alright, Emerald City, gather 'round, because there's some wild news brewing in the college hoops world that's got everyone talking! Our guy Jerone Morton, that guard who brought serious hustle to Washington State, is officially making moves. Word on the street, confirmed by Jacob Polacheck from KSR+, is that Morton is heading back to his home state of Kentucky for a visit this Friday. Yeah, you read that right, Big Blue Nation might be getting a taste of a former Cougar!
From Kentucky Kid to Wazzu Star
Morton’s journey has been a ride. A central Kentucky native, he started his college career at Morehead State for two seasons before heading out west to join the Washington State Cougars for the 2025-26 season. Now, with just one year of eligibility left, he’s in the transfer portal. DePaul, George Mason, and Texas A&M are all calling, but that Kentucky visit is the one everyone's watching. On3 ranks him No. 508 overall and the 138th-best shooting guard in the portal.
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This dude was a high school star in Kentucky, leading George Rogers Clark to a Sweet 16 championship in 2022, earning tournament MVP, and a runner-up finish in 2023. As a senior, he averaged 19.8 points and 6.6 boards on 52.4 percent shooting. At Morehead State, after a quiet freshman year, his sophomore season in 2024-25 saw his role explode. He started 20 of 26 games, boosting his numbers to 10.4 points, 3.4 assists, and 1.3 steals per game. His shooting splits jumped to 45.0/37.7/72.0, with 14 double-digit scoring games and a couple of 20-point outings, including an 18-point, seven-assist, four-rebound gem in a 70-69 overtime win against UT Martin. That's clutch!
Advanced Stats Prove Morton's Offensive Punch
When he got to Washington State in 2025-26 as David Riley's first portal addition, Morton kept that fire burning. He started 29 of 32 games, putting up 7.8 points, 2.6 assists, and 1.9 rebounds on solid shooting splits of 43.8/38.8/82.0. He 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 kicker, the advanced stats from his Wazzu season are what really turn heads.
CBB Analytics shows Morton in the 85th percentile for three-point shooting among all guards, and his assist/turnover ratio of 2.22 ranked him in the 88th percentile! That's elite ball security and dead-eye shooting, folks. He can hit mid-range jumpers and above-the-break threes, draining over 50 percent of his threes from the right side of the floor. He sank 37 percent of his 61 NBA-range triples, a legitimate deep threat who can create his own shot. While his defensive metrics like DRAPM (-3.4, 2nd percentile) and Defensive Win Shares (0.03, 20th percentile) weren't stellar, he does bring average defensive havoc with solid steals and blocks for a guard. His offensive upside is undeniable, though!
So, what's next for this dynamic guard with one year left? This Kentucky visit isn't just a trip home, it's a look at where his final college chapter will be written. He's bringing a high-IQ, deep-shooting game, and someone's gonna get a serious weapon. Keep your eyes peeled for where he lands!
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