Former Sweet 16 champion Jerone Morton commits to Kentucky Basketball

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Jerone Morton, a former Sweet 16 champion from George Rogers Clark, has committed to the Kentucky Wildcats after transferring from Washington State. Morton averaged 7.8 points and shot 48.1% from three-point range in his last season.

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Jerone Morton commits to Kentucky Wildcats
Morton averaged 7.8 points at Washington State
He shot 48.1% from three-point range in West Coast Conference play
Morton was part of the 2022 Sweet 16 Championship team
He provides backcourt depth for Kentucky

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George Rogers Clark's Jerone Morton yells in the remaining few seconds as the Cards win the 2022 Sweet 16 Championship at Rupp Arena in Lexington. It was the school's first championship since 1951. March 19, 2022 2022 Sweet 16 Championship Game Washington State point guard Jerone Morton has committed to the Kentucky Wildcats. UK Sports Network announced the news on Wednesday. A Lexington native, Morton played at George Rogers Clark and was part of their 2022 Sweet 16 Championship team and runner-up the following season. He was an unranked class of 2023 recruit who signed with Morehead State. After two seasons, the 6-foot-4, 180-pounder transferred to Washington State. This past season, Morton averaged 7.8 points on 43.8% shooting (38.7% on 3-pointers), 2.6 assists, and 1.9 rebounds across 25 minutes per game. He also shot 82% from the charity stripe on 1.9 attempts per outing. When it came to West Coast Conference play (18 games), Morton shot a scorching 48.1% from deep on 52 total attempts (25 makes). Over his last eight games, he hit 13/21 3-point attempts, good for a 61.9% clip. In two games vs. Gonzaga, Morton scored a combined 31 points on 10/18 shooting (5/9 from deep) to go with six total assists vs. two turnovers. At Washington State, Morton played heavy minutes at shooting guard and occasionally on the wing, but in his previous season at Morehead State, he played more at point guard. In the 2024-25 season with the Eagles, Morton averaged 10.4 points on 45% shooting (37.7% on 3-pointers), 3.4 assists, 3.2 rebounds, and 1.3 steals across 29.5 minutes per game. ranks Morton 315th overall and 58th among point guards while giving him a 3-star rating. Kentucky now has some much-needed backcourt depth and an emergency option at point guard if Alex Wilkins and are in foul trouble. Below, you’ll find some highlights posted by Morton when he announced he was leaving Washington State, followed by highlights from his time at Morehead State. *Add us to your* *to get even more* *content! And as always, Go CATS!!*

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What are Jerone Morton's stats from his time at Washington State?

Jerone Morton averaged 7.8 points, 2.6 assists, and 1.9 rebounds per game while shooting 43.8% overall and 38.7% from three-point range.

Why did Jerone Morton transfer to Kentucky Basketball?

Jerone Morton transferred to Kentucky to provide backcourt depth and serve as an emergency option at point guard.

What was Jerone Morton's performance against Gonzaga?

In two games against Gonzaga, Morton scored a total of 31 points on 10/18 shooting, including 5/9 from three-point range.

Former Sweet 16 champion Jerone Morton commits to Kentucky Basketball

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