Former Sweet 16 champion Jerone Morton commits to Kentucky Basketball
Morton was a Kentucky Sweet 16 champion at George Rogers Clark.
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.