Jerone Morton's Wazzu Exit, And College Hoops Just Got a Lot Spicier

Holy smokes, folks, did you see this?! The transfer portal is absolutely wild this year, and one of our own, Washington State guard Jerone Morton, is officially on the move! Jacob Polacheck of KSR+ just confirmed it: Morton is hitting up Kentucky this Friday for a visit. Yeah, you heard that right. This is a huge shift for a guy who's been grinding in the West Coast Conference. Get ready for some major ripple effects, because when a talent like this enters the fray, everyone takes notice.

From Morehead State Grinder to Wazzu Starter

Okay, so let's break down Morton's journey, because it's been one heck of a ride. This guy, originally from central Kentucky, absolutely balled out in high school at George Rogers Clark. He led them to a Sweet 16 championship in 2022, snagging the MVP award, then a runner-up finish in 2023. As a senior, he was dropping 19.8 points and 6.6 boards on 52.4 percent shooting. Talk about a standout! But get this, he was lightly recruited and ended up at Morehead State. His freshman year in 2023-24 was a bit of a quiet one, appearing in 34 games but only starting two. He put up 2.2 points and 1.3 rebounds in about 13 minutes per game, shooting 31.1 percent. He even popped into the NCAA Tournament for a couple of minutes against Illinois. But man, his sophomore year? Different story! Morton's role EXPLODED in 2024-25. He started 20 of 26 games, bumping his numbers to 10.4 points, 3.4 assists, 3.2 rebounds, and 1.3 steals in nearly 30 minutes. His shooting splits jumped big time too: 45.0 percent from the field, 37.7 percent from three, and 72.0 percent from the line. He dropped 14 double-digit scoring games, even a couple of 20-point outings, inc

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luding an 18-point, seven-assist, four-rebound effort in an overtime win against UT Martin. That kind of production screams "next level."

Wazzu Impact and What the Advanced Stats Tell Us

All that success led Morton to Washington State as the first portal addition for new head coach David Riley last offseason, choosing the Cougars over schools like Marshall and Indiana State. In 2025-26, he started 29 of 32 games for Wazzu, averaging 7.8 points, 2.6 assists, and 1.9 rebounds in 24.9 minutes. His shooting splits stayed strong at 43.8/38.8/82.0. He even lit up Gonzaga for 16 and 15 points in two matchups and had a nine-point, nine-assist game against St. Mary's. Now, for the deep dive: CBB Analytics says Morton's three-point shooting graded out in the 85th percentile for all guards, and his assist/turnover ratio was in the 88th percentile at 2.22. That's efficiency, people! He's a low usage guy at 16.6 percent, but he makes it count when he has the ball. He's money from mid-range and above-the-break threes, hitting over 50 percent from the right side. Oh, and 37 percent from NBA range on 61 attempts, with less than half of those assisted. Talk about creating his own shot! Defensively, he's average for havoc, a solid steals and blocks guy for a guard. But his overall defensive metrics weren't as hot last season, with a DRAPM of -3.4 (2nd percentile) and Defensive Win Shares of 0.03 (20th percentile). He did make a bigger impact on the offensive glass, though. With one year of eligibility left, Morton is looking for his next spot, and with DePaul, George Mason, and Texas A&M also reaching out, this Friday's visit to Kentucky is huge. What's next for this guy? We'll be watching every step, because wherever he lands, he's bringing some serious game!

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