Jerone Morton Is Transferring From WSU, And Cougar Nation Should Be Seriously Concerned

Alright, Seattle, listen up. We’ve got some news hitting the state like a late-night rainstorm, and it’s got Cougar Nation feeling it. Jerone Morton, our guy from Washington State, is officially in the transfer portal. The kicker? He's making a visit to Kentucky this Friday, a move confirmed by Jacob Polacheck of KSR+. You gotta wonder, what does this mean for WSU, and how do you replace a talent like Morton? DePaul, George Mason, and Texas A&M are all reaching out, too, so this isn't some quiet exit. This is a 6-foot-4 guard with serious game, and he’s got one year of eligibility left, making him a hot commodity.

From Small Town Star To Pullman Powerhouse

Morton’s journey started in central Kentucky, where he was a star at George Rogers Clark High School. He led them to a Sweet 16 championship in 2022, even snagging tournament MVP honors, and then a runner-up finish in 2023. As a senior, he was dropping 19.8 points and grabbing 6.6 rebounds a night on 52.4 percent shooting. Pretty impressive, right? He started his college career at Morehead State, and while he was lightly recruited out of high school, his game seriously evolved. As a freshman in 2023-24, he averaged 2.2 points and 1.3 rebounds in limited minutes. But then his sophomore year? Boom! Morton started 20 of 26 games, blowing up to 10.4 points, 3.4 assists, 3.2 boards, and 1.3 steals in nearly 30 minutes per game. His shooting splits jumped to 45.0/37.7/72.0. He even had 14 double-digit scoring games, including a couple of 20-point outbursts, and went for 18 points, seven assists, and four rebounds in a clutch 70-69 overtime win against UT Martin. His production then led him out west. He became the first portal addition for new Washington St

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ate head coach David Riley, choosing WSU over the likes of Marshall and Indiana State. In his lone season with the Cougars in 2025-26, Morton started 29 of 32 games, averaging 7.8 points, 2.6 assists, and 1.9 rebounds in 24.9 minutes. He was a consistent threat, even dropping 16 points and 15 points in two matchups against Gonzaga, and dishing out nine assists with nine points against St. Mary’s.

His Numbers Don't Lie: A Real Threat

This guy is no slouch, especially on offense. Advanced stats from his time at Washington State really highlight his impact. Morton graded out in the 85th percentile among all guards for three-point shooting and a ridiculous 88th percentile for his assist/turnover ratio of 2.22. Yeah, you heard that right! He’s a low-usage player at just 16.6 percent, but he knew how to generate points when the ball was in his hands. He was well above average on mid-range jumpers and above-the-break threes, even knocking down over 50 percent of his threes from the right side. Out of 61 NBA-range triples, he drained them at a 37 percent clip, proving he’s a legit deep-shooting threat. The dude can create his own shot too, with only 45.2 percent of his threes coming off an assist last season. While his defensive metrics weren't the strongest, he was still an average "steals/blocks guy" for a guard and surprisingly effective on the offensive glass. So, what's next for Jerone Morton? He's got a big decision on his hands with that Kentucky visit this Friday and other schools in the mix. For Washington State, losing a player with his offensive punch is a tough pill to swallow, no doubt. The Cougars are going to have their work cut out for them to fill that spot, and we'll be watching closely to see how Coach Riley handles it. This move certainly shakes things up for WSU as the new season looms!

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