Jerone Morton’s Wild Numbers From Washington State Are Shaking Up The Transfer Portal

Alright, listen up, Seattle! You know how we do, always keeping an eye on the talent, especially when it comes from our own backyard, even if it's over in Pullman. Well, get ready, because a former Washington State Cougar, guard Jerone Morton, is out here making serious waves in the transfer portal. The big news? This Friday, Morton is set to visit Kentucky, and Jacob Polacheck of KSR+ confirmed it! We're talking about a player who's been grinding, and now he’s got schools like DePaul, George Mason, and Texas A&M also hitting him up. He's ranked No. 508 overall and the 138th-best shooting guard to enter the portal by On3, and he’s got one year of eligibility left. This dude’s journey is wild, and he’s about to make a huge decision.

From Morehead State to Pullman: The Grind is Real

Morton, a central Kentucky native, really started his college career at Morehead State for two seasons before he headed out west to play for our very own Cougars in the West Coast Conference for the 2025-26 season. As a true freshman in 2023-24, he played in 34 games, starting two, averaging 2.2 points and 1.3 rebounds in 12.9 minutes on just 31.1 percent shooting. He even dropped a season-high 10 points in only his second college game and got on the floor for a couple minutes in Morehead State's NCAA Tournament loss to Illinois. But then, his sophomore year (2024-25)? He took a massive leap! He started 20 of 26 games, 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 big time too: 45.0% from the field, 37.7% from three, and 72.0% from the line. He had 14 double-digit scoring games, including a couple of 20-point outings, like when he went for 18 points, seven assists, and four rebounds in a 70-69 overtime win over UT Martin. That’s the kind of production that g

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Cougar Clutch and Advanced Stats That Pop

All that production led Morton to look for an even bigger stage, landing him as the first portal addition for new Washington State head coach David Riley last offseason, choosing the Cougars over Marshall, Western Kentucky, and Indiana State, among others. In his junior year, 2025-26, he started 29 of 32 games, averaging 7.8 points, 2.6 assists, and 1.9 rebounds in 24.9 minutes. His shooting splits were solid: 43.8% from the field, a sharp 38.8% from deep, and 82.0% from the free-throw line. He even put up 16 points and 15 points in two matchups against Gonzaga, and had a nine-point, nine-assist game against St. Mary’s. Now, let's talk numbers, because some of these advanced stats from his time at Washington State are eye-popping. This guy is in the 85th percentile among all guards for three-point shooting and the 88th percentile for his assist/turnover ratio, clocking in at 2.22, per CBB Analytics. He might be a low usage player at 16.6%, but when the ball's in his hands, he generates points! He’s well above average on mid-range jumpers and above-the-break threes, shooting over 50% on threes from the right side. Out of 61 NBA-range triples, he drained them at a 37% clip. He’s a proven deep shooting threat, and get this: only 45.2% of his threes came off an assist, meaning he’s creating his own shot! Defensively? He’s an average "havoc" guy, solid for steals and blocks, but the overall defensive metrics weren't his strongest suit 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, which is always a plus. So, Jerone Morton has one year left, and he's visiting Kentucky this Friday. The stakes are huge for him to find the perfect fit. Where will this sharpshooting, assist-savvy guard land for his final collegiate season? We’ll be watching!

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