A Washington State Star Is Heading East, And Kentucky Fans Need To See What's Coming
Alright y'all, let's talk hoops! The transfer portal is absolutely BONKERS right now, and a name just popped up that's going to send shockwaves. Our guy Jerone Morton, who's been grinding for Washington State, is officially in the portal! And get this: he's scheduled to visit Kentucky THIS FRIDAY. Jacob Polacheck over at KSR+ confirmed it, and if Mark Pope is hunting for some serious guard depth behind his likely starters Zoom Diallo and Alex Wilkins, Morton could be a crucial addition. It's not just Kentucky either, schools like DePaul, George Mason, and Texas A&M are all reaching out. Why is this guy such a hot commodity after his West Coast Conference stint?
From Kentucky Roots To Major Player
So, who is Jerone Morton? He's a central Kentucky native, making this potential homecoming a wild story. He started his college career at Morehead State for two seasons before moving west to play for the Cougars in 2025-26. He has one year of eligibility left, and On3 ranks him as the 138th-best shooting guard in the portal this offseason. Back in high school at Winchester's George Rogers Clark, he was a certified star. He led GRC to a Sweet 16 championship in 2022, earning tournament MVP, and a runner-up finish in 2023 under coach Josh Cook. As a senior in 2022-23, he put up monster numbers: 19.8 points and 6.6 rebounds per game on a slick 52.4 percent shooting!
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His college journey truly took off as a sophomore at Morehead State in 2024-25. After a freshman year of limited minutes (12.9 per game, 2.2 points), he stepped up HUGE. He started 20 of 26 contests, averaging 10.4 points, 3.4 assists, 3.2 rebounds, and 1.3 steals in 29.5 minutes. His shooting splits exploded to 45.0/37.7/72.0. He had 14 double-digit scoring games, including a couple of 20-point outings. That undeniable production made him search for a bigger opportunity, leading him to Washington State, where he was new head coach David Riley's first portal addition.
Elite Shooting, High IQ For The Next Level
At Washington State in 2025-26, Morton kept delivering. He started 29 of 32 games, averaging 7.8 points, 2.6 assists, and 1.9 rebounds in 24.9 minutes, with solid 43.8/38.8/82.0 shooting splits. He dropped 16 and 15 points against Gonzaga, and had a nine-point, nine-assist game against St. Mary's. But here's the real kicker: CBB Analytics says he's an elite shooter and playmaker. He graded out in the 85th percentile for three-point shooting and an absolutely bonkers 88th percentile for assist/turnover ratio (2.22!). He's lights-out from mid-range and above-the-break threes, shooting over 50 percent from the right side of the floor, and knocking down 37 percent of his NBA-range triples. This dude is a deep threat you can't leave open.
Defensively, he's solid with steals and blocks for a guard, but last season's overall metrics weren't his strongest suit. Still, his offensive impact is undeniable. If this visit with Kentucky leads to a commitment, he could bring proven scoring, elite shooting, and a high hoops IQ to their backcourt, potentially filling that crucial backup spot. This Friday's visit is absolutely massive for Kentucky's upcoming season, and you know we'll be glued to our screens for every update!
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