WSU Guard Jerone Morton Is Visiting Kentucky and the Cougs Better Brace Themselves

Alright, listen up, Emerald City! You thought the state's college hoops scene was gonna be chill for a minute? Think again, because a big name from our own backyard, Washington State's Jerone Morton, is officially making moves. It's confirmed he's headed for a transfer portal visit to Kentucky this Friday, a bomb dropped by Jacob Polacheck from KSR+. If this 6-foot-4 guard dips, it's a serious blow to our state's basketball pride, even if he was rockin' crimson and gray.

From Kentucky Phenom to Washington's Star Guard

So, who is Jerone Morton? This central Kentucky native started his college journey at Morehead State for two seasons before becoming a Cougar for the 2025-26 season. Back in high school at George Rogers Clark in Winchester, KY, he was a star. He led them to a Sweet 16 championship in 2022 as MVP, and a runner-up finish in 2023. As a senior, he averaged 19.8 points and 6.6 rebounds on 52.4 percent shooting. After 34 freshman games, his sophomore year at Morehead State was a major leap. Morton started 20 of 26 contests, boosting his numbers to 10.4 points, 3.4 assists, 3.2 rebounds, and 1.3 steals in 29.5 minutes. His shooting splits jumped to 45.0/37.7/72.0. He had 14 double-digit scoring games, including two 20-point outings, even putting up 18 points, seven assists, and four boards in a 70-69 overtime win against UT Martin. That production caught the eye of new WSU head coach David Riley, who made Morton his first portal addition. For WSU in 2025-26, Morton started 29 of 32 games, ave

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raging 7.8 points, 2.6 assists, and 1.9 rebounds on 43.8/38.8/82.0 splits. He even scored 16 and 15 points in two matchups against Gonzaga!

Morton's Game: A Deep Dive Into the Stats

Let's talk about the game. Morton's a player with some serious offensive upside. Last season at Washington State, CBB Analytics had him in the 85th percentile among all guards for three-point shooting. That's elite! He was draining over 50 percent of his threes from the right side of the floor and hitting 37 percent of his 61 triples from NBA range. Plus, his assist-to-turnover ratio was incredible at 2.22, putting him in the 88th percentile. He's a low usage guy at 16.6 percent, but he clearly knows how to generate points. His shot chart shows he's well above average with mid-range jumpers and above-the-break threes. The guy can shoot, plain and simple. However, it's not all highlights. While he’s average for a guard in defensive havoc, the overall defensive metrics weren't exactly raving about his impact. His DRAPM was -3.4, a tough 2nd percentile, and his Defensive Win Shares were a low 0.03, hitting the 20th percentile. He also made a bigger impact on the offensive glass than defensive. So, while he's a deep shooting threat with a great handle, there's definitely room to grow on the defensive end. The transfer portal is wild, and Morton has one year of eligibility left. With DePaul, George Mason, and Texas A&M also in the mix, Washington State fans are watching closely. Will he stay in our state, or chase that blueblood dream in Kentucky? We'll be on pins and needles to see where this journey takes him next!

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