Jase Richardson

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Jase Richardson
No. 11–Orlando Magic
Position Point guard / shooting guard
League NBA
Personal information
Born (2005-10-16) October 16, 2005 (age 19)
Berkeley, California, U.S.
Listed height6 ft 0 in (1.83 m)
Listed weight180 lb (82 kg)
Career information
High school
College Michigan State (2024–2025)
NBA draft 2025: 1st round, 25th overall pick
Drafted by Orlando Magic
Playing career2025–present
Career history
2025–present Orlando Magic
Career highlights
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Jason Anthoney Richardson II (born October 16, 2005) is an American professional basketball player for the Orlando Magic of the National Basketball Association (NBA). He played college basketball for the Michigan State Spartans.

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Early life and high school career

Richardson was born in Berkeley, California and grew up in Denver, Colorado. [1] Before the start of his freshman year of high school his family moved to Las Vegas, Nevada where he attended Bishop Gorman High School. Richardson averaged 14 points, five rebounds, five assists and two steals per game as a sophomore. After missing most of his junior year, Richardson finished his Nike EYBL career as the third-leading scorer (20.1 PPG) and an unprecedented 10-to-1 assist-to-turnover ratio making him most efficient point guard regardless of circuit and earning first team Peach Jam Honors. [2] Richardson transferred to Christopher Columbus High School in Westchester, Florida before the start of his senior season where he averaged 15 points, six rebounds and four assists helping lead Christopher Columbus to their third straight FHSAA 7A State Championship and a final four appearance at Chipotle Nationals alongside Cameron Boozer. [3] He was rated a four-star recruit and committed to playing college basketball for Michigan State, where his father played, over offers from Alabama and Cincinnati. [4] [5]

College career

Richardson enrolled at Michigan State University in June 2024 in order to take part in the Spartans' summer practices. [6] He made his college basketball debut during Michigan State's season-opener against Monmouth on November 4, 2024, and registered 10 points with two rebounds and four assists in an 81–57 win. [7] Richardson came off the bench for most to the season before earning his first career start on February 8, 2025 against Oregon, [8] in which he scored a career-high 29 points in the win over the Ducks. [9] Richardson started for the remainder of the season and led the Spartans to the Big Ten conference regular-season championship and an Elite Eight appearance in the NCAA tournament where he was selected to the 2025 South Regional Team. [10]

Richardson was named to the Big Ten All-Freshman team and All-Big Ten third team. [11]

Richardson announced the end of his college career on April 8, 2025, when he officially made his declaration for the 2025 NBA draft, forgoing his remaining college eligibility. [12]

Professional career

Richardson was selected with the 25th overall pick by the Orlando Magic in the 2025 NBA draft. [13]

Career statistics

Legend
  GPGames played  GS Games started MPG Minutes per game
 FG%  Field goal percentage 3P%  3-point field goal percentage FT%  Free throw percentage
 RPG  Rebounds per game APG  Assists per game SPG  Steals per game
 BPG  Blocks per game PPG Points per game Bold Career high

College

YearTeamGPGSMPGFG%3P%FT%RPGAPGSPGBPGPPG
2024–25 Michigan State 361525.3.493.412.8363.31.9.8.312.1

Personal life

Richardson's father, Jason Richardson, was a second-team All-American at Michigan State and a member of the Spartans' 2000 national championship team and played in the National Basketball Association for 14 seasons. From age four through high school, Jase was coached by his mother, Jackie Paul-Richardson, who played basketball at the University of Colorado, Colorado Springs. [1] Richardson's younger brother Jaxon is a consensus five-star basketball recruit in the class of 2026. [14]

References

  1. 1 2 Couch, Graham (October 18, 2023). "Couch: Jase Richardson is following his dad to MSU, but his mom shaped his game". Lansing State Journal . Retrieved November 5, 2024.
  2. ↑ Davenport, Richard (June 1, 2023). "Get to know: '24 target Jase Richardson". Arkansas Democrat-Gazette . Retrieved November 5, 2024.
  3. ↑ Fernandez, Andre (November 22, 2023). "Boozer-Richardson combo propels Columbus to season-opening win over California powerhouse". Miami Herald . Retrieved November 5, 2024.
  4. ↑ Borzello, Jeff and Biancardi, Paul (October 15, 2023). "Jase Richardson, son of Jason, commits to Michigan State". ESPN.com . Retrieved November 5, 2024.
  5. ↑ Bass, Tobias (October 15, 2023). "Michigan State lands 4-star guard Jase Richardson for 2024: What he means for Spartans". The Athletic . Retrieved November 5, 2024.
  6. ↑ Austin, Kyle (July 3, 2024). "Jase Richardson making his own way as he joins Michigan State roster". MLive.com . Retrieved November 5, 2024.
  7. ↑ Champion, Aidan (November 5, 2024). "Michigan State G Jase Richardson Speaks on Spartan Debut". SI.com . Retrieved November 7, 2024.
  8. ↑ "Oregon Ducks vs. Michigan St. Spartans Live Score and Stats - February 8, 2025 Gametracker". CBSSports.com. Retrieved July 8, 2025.
  9. ↑ "Michigan State 86-74 Oregon (Feb 8, 2025) Game Recap". ESPN. Retrieved July 8, 2025.
  10. ↑ Kadlick, Mike (March 28, 2025). "Tom Izzo Sheds Tears As Michigan State Advances to Elite Eight for First Time Since 2019". SI.com. Retrieved July 8, 2025.
  11. ↑ Linsner, Cory (March 11, 2025). "Jase Richardson honored on the Big Ten All-Freshman team". Yahoo Sports. Retrieved July 8, 2025.
  12. ↑ Pfeiffer, PJ (April 8, 2025). "Jase Richardson declares for 2025 NBA Draft". The State News. Retrieved July 8, 2025.
  13. ↑ Hinkson, Kamila and Vecenie, Sam (June 27, 2025). "Magic draft Jase Richardson, son of retired player Jason Richardson, at No. 25". The New York Times. ISSN   0362-4331 . Retrieved July 8, 2025.
  14. ↑ Davenport, Richard (June 17, 2022). "THE RECRUITING GUY: Former NBA player's son gets offer". Arkansas Democrat-Gazette . Retrieved November 5, 2024.
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