Feb 1, 2025; Columbia, South Carolina, USA; South Carolina Gamecocks guard Morris Ugusuk (15) passes around Texas A&M Aggies forward Pharrel Payne (21) in the first half at Colonial Life Arena. Jeff Blake-Imagn Images

South Carolina Transfer Morris Ugusuk Guard Chooses West Virginia

Originally posted on West Virginia Mountaineers on SI
By Christopher Hall | Last updated May 4, 2025 1:01 PM ET

The West Virginia University basketball coaching staff received a commitment South Carolina transfer guard Morris Ugusuk.

Ugusuk averaged 5.9 points per game, shooting 38.4% from the field, including 40.7% from three-point range, and averaged 1.4 rebounds per game last season as a sophomore. He put in a career-high 20 points against Vanderbilt where he was 6-8 from the field and 3-4 from behind the arc to eclipse his 18-point outburst versus Indiana.

In his first season with the Gamecocks, he produced a season-best 11 points against Florida A&M in the nonconference finale, then went for 10 points against SEC foe Mizzou. ‘

The Helsinki, Finland native has two years of eligibility remaining.

Ugusuk becomes the eighth transfer to commit to the basketball program.

2025-26 Men’s Basketball Roster

G Morris Ugusuk

G Jasper Floyd

G Honor Huff

F Treysen Eaglestaff

F Jackson Fields

F Brenen Lorient

F DJ Thomas

C Harlan Obioha