Kentucky confirmed the addition of a transfer guard from Washington State this morning.
The Lexington native, who starred at George Rogers Clark High School in Winchester, put together a solid campaign last season, averaging 7.8 points and 2.6 assists per game for the Cougars.
According to a release from UK Athletics, the 6-foot-4 rising senior originally from Lexington—has officially signed to join the Kentucky men’s basketball program.
He spent the 2025–26 season at Washington State, where he started 29 of 32 appearances and averaged 7.8 points alongside 2.6 assists per outing and recorded efficient shooting numbers, hitting 43.8% from the field, 38.7% from beyond the arc, and 82.0% from the free-throw line. He reached double figures in scoring 10 times and registered at least three assists in 15 games.
Several of Jerone Morton’s standout performances came against top-tier competition. He poured in a season-high 16 points against Gonzaga in January, shooting 6-for-11 from the field and connecting on three three-pointers. In another strong showing, he dished out a career-best nine assists against St. Mary’s.
Before his time at Washington State, Morton played two seasons at Morehead State. As a freshman, he contributed to a squad that captured the Ohio Valley Conference Tournament title and earned an NCAA Tournament berth with a 26-9 record.
He made significant strides in his sophomore season, starting 20 games while averaging 10.7 points, 3.6 assists, 3.3 rebounds, and 1.3 steals. That year included a career-high 21-point outing on 10-of-15 shooting against SIUE. He finished second on the team in scoring and led the Eagles in both assists and steals.
Across his collegiate career, Morton has appeared in 92 games with 51 starts, averaging 6.5 points, 2.1 rebounds, and 2.1 assists over three seasons.
At the high school level, Morton starred at George Rogers Clark, where he helped secure a KHSAA State Championship in 2022. He averaged 14.5 points during that run, including 14 points in the title game, earning tournament MVP honors. As a senior, he guided the Cardinals back to the state championship game, averaging 18.3 points, 5.8 assists, and 5.3 rebounds during his final Sweet 16 appearance.