Jerone Morton - College Basketball News & Rumors

Out indefinitely Morton (knee) is out indefinitely, according to Jason Marcum of SB Nation.

Impact Morton suffered a knee injury in fall practices, and it appears to be significant, as he has been sidelined without a clear timeline. The 6-foot-4 guard will aim to continue recovering and potentially return at some point for the Wildcats this season.

OCTOBER 16 • ROTOWIRE

Jerone Morton recovering from "significant" injury as Kentucky Basketball guard remains sidelined Kentucky head coach Mark Pope discussed senior guard Jerone Morton’s recovery from a knee injury.

OCTOBER 9 • ASEAOFBLUE.COM

Being evaluated for knee injury Morton is being evaluated for a knee injury he suffered in practice, per Jeff Drummond of Rivals.com.

Impact Morton transferred to the Wildcats from Washington State, where he averaged 7.8 points, 1.9 rebounds and 2.6 assists last season. The guard was expected to be a bench player for head coach Mark Pope's squad this season, but Morton is now nursing a knee injury that could threaten his availability.

SEPTEMBER 28 • ROTOWIRE

Jerone Morton is bringing a veteran mindset to Kentucky Basketball Jerone Morton is bringing a veteran approach to Kentucky’s backcourt.

AUGUST 1 • ASEAOFBLUE.COM

Kentucky transfer Jerone Morton trains with Dominique Hawkins Incoming transfer guard Jerome Morton trains with former Wildcat fan favorite.

MAY 29 • ASEAOFBLUE.COM

Kentucky's newly finalized backcourt trio has potential but also a midrange problem Kentucky officially signed Jerone Morton, but combining him with Zoom Diallo and Alex Wilkins creates a backcourt shot profile that contradi...

MAY 1 • ASEAOFBLUE.COM

Heading to Kentucky Morton is transferring to Kentucky, On3 Sports reports.

Impact Morton will make the switch to the Wildcats as he approaches his senior season. The 6-foot-4 guard averaged 7.8 points and 2.6 rebounds on 24.8 minutes per game this past campaign with Washington State.

APRIL 29 • ROTOWIRE

Set to enter portal Morton plans to enter the transfer portal, Greg Woods of The Spokane Spokesman-Review reports.

Impact Morton plans to leave the Cougars after a solid first season and a starting role with the squad this past campaign. The junior guard will search for a new team with one year of eligibility remaining.

APRIL 8 • ROTOWIRE

Ike scores 20 points and Fogle adds 17 as No. 12 Gonzaga routs Washington State 83-53

Graham Ike had 20 points and seven rebounds, Davis Fogle scored 17 off the bench and No. 12 Gonzaga routed Washington State 83-53 for its ninth straight victory over the Cougars

FEBRUARY 11 • Associated Press

Leads team in scoring Morton finished Tuesday's 83-53 loss to Gonzaga with 15 points (4-7 FG, 2-3 3Pt, 5-5 FT), two rebounds, four assists and three steals over 32 minutes.

Impact The junior shot well from the field, from three-point range and from the line. Morton is averaging 7.6 points per game for the year.

FEBRUARY 11 • ROTOWIRE

No. 9 Gonzaga beats Washington State 86-65 behind Graham Ike's 11th double-double of the season

Graham Ike had 23 points and 11 rebounds for his second consecutive double-double as No. 9 Gonzaga beat Washington State 86-65 to extend its win streak to 11 games

JANUARY 16 • Associated Press

No. 9 Gonzaga faces Washington State following Ike's 34-point game

No. 9 Gonzaga faces the Washington State Cougars after Graham Ike scored 34 points in the Bulldogs' 89-77 victory against the Santa Clara Broncos

JANUARY 14 • Associated Press

Glass ' 16 lead Washington State past Oregon State 81-67

Led by Aaron Glass ' 16 points, the Washington State Cougars defeated the Oregon State Beavers 81-67

JANUARY 5 • Associated Press

Contributes 15 points Morton accumulated 15 points (4-8 FG, 3-4 3Pt, 4-4 FT), one rebound and two assists in 27 minutes during Friday's 78-76 victory over Loyola Marymount.

Impact Morton was one of four Washington State players in double figures for the game. The junior has started 13 of 16 games this season, though this was just the fourth time all year that he scored in double figures.

JANUARY 3 • ROTOWIRE

Richards Vavers, Ace Glass rally Washington State to 78-76 victory over Loyola Marymount

Rihards Vavers had 17 points and Ace Glass scored 16, including a go-ahead three-point play with 10 seconds remaining, to rally Washington State to a 78-76 victory over Loyola Mary...

JANUARY 3 • Associated Press

Seattle U wins 69-55 against Washington State

Led by Brayden Maldonado's 15 points, the Seattle U Redhawks defeated the Washington State Cougars 69-55 on Tuesday

DECEMBER 31, 2025 • Associated Press

Washington State faces Seattle U on 3-game win streak

Washington State comes into a matchup with Seattle U as winners of three consecutive games

DECEMBER 30, 2025 • Associated Press

Mercer visits Washington State after Ugbo's 20-point outing

Washington State takes on the Mercer Bears after Emmanuel Ugbo scored 20 points in Washington State's 78-63 win over the Eastern Washington Eagles

DECEMBER 19, 2025 • Associated Press

Jacob Cofie's 21 points, 10 rebounds help USC beat Washington State 68-61

Jacob Cofie made 9 of 12 from the field and finished with 21 points and 10 rebounds, Chad Baker-Mazara added 19 points, and Southern California beat Washington State 68-61

DECEMBER 15, 2025 • Associated Press

Okafor scores 27 points, leads Washington State over Southern Utah 98-74

Washington State defeats Southern Utah 98-74 in a basketball game on Wednesday night

NOVEMBER 20, 2025 • Associated Press

Scores in double figures Morton produced 10 points (4-8 FG, 0-3 3Pt, 2-2 FT), three rebounds, five assists, two blocks and one steal in 27 minutes during Wednesday's 98-74 victory over Southern Utah.

Impact Morton helped the Cougars establish a new season high for points as a team. The junior has started all five games this season, but he has only scored in double figures in one other contest.

NOVEMBER 20, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Why Jerone Morton is Washington State's most important team transfer for 2025-26 A really rough hand was dealt to the Washington State basketball program in recent times as the Cougars were left behind by the mass exodus...

JULY 29, 2025 • BUSTINGBRACKETS.COM

Joining the Cougars Morton has announced his commitment to Washington State University, Greg Woods of The Spokane Spokesman-Review reports.

Impact Morton will make the move to Washington State after a standout season with Morehead State. The 6-foot-4 sophomore appeared in 26 games last season with the Eagles (20 starts), averaging 10.4 points, 3.2 rebounds, 3.4 assists and 1.3 steals on 29.5 minutes per game. Morton will look to carve out a role with the Cougars next season.

APRIL 14, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Enters portal Morton is entering the transfer portal, VerbalCommits.com reports.

Impact Morton will search for a new team after a huge improvement of a season with Morehead State this past campaign. He's coming off a sophomore campaign where he averaged 10.4 points, 3.2 rebounds and 3.4 assists.

MARCH 28, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Lindenwood Lions face the Morehead State Eagles in OVC Tournament

MARCH 5, 2025 • Associated Press

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