Jerone Morton Is a Three-Point Sniper and Kentucky Just Came Knocking

Alright, listen up, because this is big for a dude who's been grinding in our state! Washington State's Jerone Morton, a guard we saw ball out in the West Coast Conference, is officially in the transfer portal, and Jacob Polacheck of KSR+ just dropped a bombshell: he's scheduled to visit Kentucky this Friday! That's right, Kentucky, as in the blue-blood Wildcats! This isn't just some casual move, folks. Other big names like DePaul, George Mason, and Texas A&M are also in the mix, but a visit to Kentucky means this central Kentucky native, who has one year of eligibility left, is eyeing a huge opportunity. On3 has him ranked No. 508 overall and the 138th-best shooting guard in the portal this offseason, so the Cats are looking at a real diamond here!

From Morehead State Grit to Cougar Shine

Morton's journey has been wild, starting as a local legend in Winchester, Kentucky. He led George Rogers Clark to a Sweet 16 championship in 2022, snagging the tournament MVP, and then a runner-up finish in 2023. As a senior, this dude was averaging 19.8 points and 6.6 rebounds on 52.4 percent shooting! But the recruitment trail was quiet, landing him at Morehead State. His freshman year in 2023-24 was quiet, just 2.2 points in 12.9 minutes over 34 games, even playing a couple of minutes in their NCAA Tournament loss. But talk about a sophomore leap! In 2024-25, he started 20 of 26 games, blowing up to 10.4 points, 3.4 assists, 3.2 rebounds, and 1.3 steals in 29.5 minutes! His shooting splits jumped to 45.0 percent from the field, 37.7 percent from deep, and 72.0 percent from the line. He dropped 14 double-digit scoring games, including two 20-point nights, and even put up 18 points, seven assists, and four boards in an overtime thriller against UT M

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artin. That kind of production screams "bigger stage," and that's exactly what he found, becoming new WSU head coach David Riley's first portal addition, choosing the Cougars over schools like Marshall and Indiana State.

The Advanced Stats Don't Lie: Morton Can SHOOT

His season with Washington State in 2025-26 saw him start 29 of 32 games, averaging 7.8 points, 2.6 assists, and 1.9 rebounds in 24.9 minutes. His shooting splits were still looking good at 43.8/38.8/82.0. He even lit up Gonzaga for 16 and 15 points in two matchups and dished out nine assists with nine points against St. Mary's. But here's where it gets wild: the advanced stats from CBB Analytics. This man is a *shooter*. He graded out in the 85th percentile among all guards for three-point shooting and the 88th percentile for his assist/turnover ratio at 2.22! He's not a high-usage guy, just 16.6 percent, but he finds ways to score. His shot chart shows he's well above average on mid-range jumpers and above-the-break threes, hitting over 50 percent on his threes from the right side. And get this: he knocked down 37 percent of his 61 NBA-range triples! Less than half of his threes, 45.2 percent, were even assisted, meaning he can create his own shot. Defensively, he's solid with steals and blocks for a guard, but the overall metrics weren't loving his impact last season, with a DRAPM of -3.4 and Defensive Win Shares of 0.03. He's also more of an offensive rebounder than a defensive one. So, what's next? This guy clearly brings deep shooting threat and playmaking to the table. With his visit to Kentucky looming, every fan in the Bluegrass State should be paying attention to this Washington State transfer. He's proven he can make an impact, and with one year left, he's looking to leave his mark. We'll be watching to see where this talented guard lands!

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