Jerone Morton Made a Move That Wazzu Fans Are *Not* Ready For

Alright, Cougars fans, take a deep breath, because we got some news out of Pullman that’s gonna sting a bit. Jerone Morton, who was a key piece of the Washington State backcourt, is officially hitting the transfer portal! And get this, the dude's already got a visit lined up with Kentucky this Friday. Jacob Polacheck of KSR+ confirmed it, and man, that's a quick turnaround for a guy who's been such a factor for Wazzu.

From Morehead to Pullman: Morton's Rise

Morton, a central Kentucky native, actually kicked off his college career at Morehead State, putting in two seasons before making his way west to join the Cougars for the 2025-26 season in the West Coast Conference. He was a big deal for Coach David Riley, actually being the first portal addition last offseason! And he showed why. In his lone season at Wazzu, Morton started 29 of 32 games, dropping 7.8 points, 2.6 assists, and 1.9 rebounds per outing in nearly 25 minutes. His shooting splits were looking good, too: 43.8% from the field, a sharp 38.8% from deep, and 82.0% from the charity stripe. He even had a 16-point game and a 15-point game against Gonzaga, plus a nine-point, nine-assist performance against St. Mary’s. You can see why a guy like that would be looking for a bigger oppor

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What the Numbers Say: A Deep Threat with Room to Grow

This guy's game, especially from beyond the arc, is no joke. CBB Analytics pegs Morton in the 85th percentile among all guards for three-point shooting and an incredible 88th percentile for his assist/turnover ratio, clocking in at 2.22. He's not a high-usage guy, just 16.6 percent, but when the ball's in his hands, he creates points. His shot chart looks sweet, too, with mid-range jumpers and above-the-break threes ranking well above average. And talk about clutch? He shot over 50 percent on threes from the right side of the floor! Plus, 37 percent from NBA range on 61 attempts, that's legit deep shooting value. Now, defense is an area where the metrics say he's got some work to do, with his DRAPM and Defensive Win Shares ranking low. But he’s solid with steals and blocks for a guard, and he cleans up the offensive glass better than the defensive, which is an interesting wrinkle. He’s got one year of eligibility left, so he's looking to make it count! So what's next for Jerone? He's got schools like DePaul, George Mason, and Texas A&M reaching out, but that Kentucky visit this Friday is the big one. It's a huge moment for him, finding that perfect spot for his final college season. We'll definitely be watching to see where this talented guard lands!

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