That Washington State Guard's Three-Point Clip is Filthy, and College Hoops Just Noticed.

Alright, Seattle sports fam, listen up! While our Mariners are crushing it and the Seahawks are gearing up, there's some serious news brewing in college hoops that touches close to home. Washington State Cougar Jerone Morton, our guy from Pullman, is officially in the transfer portal and making moves! Jacob Polacheck of KSR+ just confirmed he's heading to Kentucky this Friday for a visit. This 6-foot-4 guard, who was a key part of Coach David Riley's squad, is about to make a huge decision for his final year of eligibility, and schools like DePaul, George Mason, and Texas A&M are all in the mix too. The transfer portal is always wild, and Morton's journey is a prime example of a player fighting to find his perfect fit.

From Kentucky Prep Star to Cougar Contributor

Before he was repping Washington State, Jerone Morton was a big deal back in Kentucky. He led George Rogers Clark to a Sweet 16 championship in 2022, even snagging tournament MVP, and then a runner-up finish in 2023. His senior year stats were legit, averaging 19.8 points and 6.6 rebounds on 52.4 percent shooting. Despite that, he was lightly recruited out of high school and landed at Morehead State. As a true freshman in 2023-24, he played in 34 games, starting two, averaging 2.2 points in limited minutes. But then, as a sophomore in 2024-25, his role exploded! Morton started 20 of 26 contests, boosting his averages to 10.4 points, 3.4 assists, 3.2 rebounds, and 1.3 steals in 29.5 minutes. His shooting splits jumped too, hitting 45.0 percent from th

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e field, 37.7 percent from three, and 72.0 percent from the line. He even dropped 18 points, seven assists, and four rebounds in an overtime win against UT Martin. That kind of production screams "next level," and it led him right to Pullman as the first portal addition for new WSU coach David Riley.

WSU Showed What He Can REALLY Do From Deep

Morton's year at Washington State in 2025-26 saw him start 29 of 32 games, averaging 7.8 points, 2.6 assists, and 1.9 rebounds. He put up 16 points and 15 points in two matchups with Gonzaga, plus a nine-point, nine-assist game against St. Mary's. But here's where it gets interesting: the advanced stats from his time as a Cougar show some serious game-changing potential. Morton graded out in the 85th percentile among all guards for his three-point shooting, and get this, over 50 percent of his threes from the right side of the floor were money! He knocked down 37 percent of his 61 NBA-range triples. Plus, his assist-to-turnover ratio was in the 88th percentile at 2.22. Yeah, his usage was low at 16.6 percent, but he found ways to score when he had the ball. He’s proven himself as a deep shooting threat. While his defensive impact graded out as average or a bit lower, his offensive firepower and ability to generate points are undeniable. So what's next for Jerone? With one year of eligibility left, he’s looking for the perfect spot to show what he can truly do. Wherever he lands, his shooting ability and knack for creating plays are going to be a huge asset. Keep an eye on this guy, because a former Washington State Cougar with skills like that is always worth watching!

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