Richardson, son of ex-Warriors guard, picks MSU

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• ET Top-30 guard Jase Richardson, the boy of previous NBA veteran and
• national champion Jason Richardson, announced Sunday he prepares to follow

in his father’s steps by

devoting to Michigan State over Alabama and Cincinnati.Richardson is the 3rd ESPN 100 commitment for the Spartans in the 2024 class. “From the moment I stepped on campus for my main go to there was a genuine connection with the players and coaches. It felt like family,”he informed ESPN.

“I remember my first see to Michigan State, I was 7 years of ages. It was my dad’s reunion on winning the championship game.”Richardson will be coached by long time Spartans coach Tom Izzo, who likewise coached Jason Richardson, who assisted MSU win its last national championship in 2000. Izzo and the household have actually kept a strong relationship throughout the process.Editor’s Picks< img src="

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He keeps it genuine.

We have actually constructed a connection and trust. More notably, he told me if my dad did not play at Michigan State, he would still recruit me and want me. That indicated a lot to me. “He would tell me stories about my dad. He told me he broke 2 shooting machines in one season since he utilized them a lot. He stated my daddy still owes him a shooting device. “After assisting lead Michigan State to the title in 2000, Jason Richardson was picked fifth overall by the Golden State Warriors in the 2001 NBA draft. He spent 14 seasons in the NBA for 5 different franchises, averaging double figures in scoring in all however one season and winning back-to-back NBA Slam Dunk Contests in 2002 and 2003. A 6-foot-3 guard from Christopher Columbus High School( Florida ), Jase Richardson is ranked No. 28 in the ESPN 100 for 2024– the No. 6 point player in the country. He balanced 16.5 points, 4.3 rebounds and 3.8 helps for the PG Elite grassroots program on the Nike EYBL circuit last spring and summer.Richardson has strong playmaking capability, striking a balance between scoring and dispersing. He can move without the ball to complimentary himself and produce shots

for himself when needed. In the summertime, Richardson owned one of the greatest assist-turnover ratios (3.24) in the class. He plays under control and his usage will increase as he grows as a 3-point shooter. He displays a burst of speed to finish in transition along with off penetration in the half court. The next action for him will be becoming a dedicated defender.He joins fellow ESPN 100 prospects Kur Teng (No. 39 )and Jesse McCullough(No. 98 )in Michigan State’s 2024 class. The Spartans ranked in the preseason top 5 for the

upcoming season however might lose guards Tyson Walker and A.J. Hoggard after this season, while Jaden Akins could want to the NBA. Richardson and Jeremy Fears, who was ranked No. 27 in the 2023 class, will help fill their shoes.”The atmosphere of the program is amazing, and they are absolutely bought the program. The student body and the players like it there,”Richardson said.” My [go to]

host, Jeremy Fears, and I could make a harmful backcourt in addition to Kur Teng. I am likewise delighted to play with Jesse McCullough. He brings us depth and can shoot the 3-ball.”