Jase Richardson, son of Jason, commits to Michigan Atmosphere

Supremacy-30 barricade Jase Richardson, the son of former NBA veteran and nationwide champion Jason Richardson, introduced Sunday he plans to practice in his father’s footsteps by means of going to Michigan Atmosphere over Alabama and Cincinnati.

Richardson is the 3rd ESPN 100 loyalty for the Spartans within the 2024 elegance.

“From the moment I stepped on campus for my official visit there was a real connection with the players and coaches. It felt like family,” he instructed ESPN. “I remember my first visit to Michigan State, I was 7 years old. It was my dad’s reunion on winning the national championship.”

Richardson can be coached by means of longtime Spartans tutor Tom Izzo, who additionally coached Jason Richardson, who helped MSU win its endmost nationwide championship in 2000. Izzo and the population have maintained a robust dating during the method.

“Coach Izzo is a genuine person,” Richardson stated. “He tells you what you need to hear. He keeps it real. We have built a connection and trust. More importantly, he told me if my dad did not play at Michigan State, he would still recruit me and want me. That meant a lot to me.

“He would inform me tales about my dad. He instructed me he penniless two capturing machines in a single season as a result of he worn them such a lot. He stated my dad nonetheless owes him a capturing gadget.”

After helping 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 five different franchises, averaging double figures in scoring in all but 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 guard in the country. He averaged 16.5 points, 4.3 rebounds and 3.8 assists for the PG Elite grassroots program on the Nike EYBL circuit last spring and summer.

Richardson has strong playmaking ability, striking a balance between scoring and distributing. He can move without the ball to free himself and create shots for himself when needed. In the summer, Richardson owned one of the highest 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 as well as off penetration in the half court. The next step for him will be becoming a committed 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 five for the upcoming season but could lose guards Tyson Walker and A.J. Hoggard later this season, future Jaden Akins could look to the NBA. Richardson and Jeremy Fears, who was ranked No. 27 in the 2023 class, will help fill their shoes.

“The circumstance of this system is fantastic, and they’re utterly invested in this system. The coed frame and the avid gamers find it irresistible there,” Richardson said. “My [visit] host, Jeremy Fears, and I may just assemble a deadly backcourt at the side of Kur Teng. I’m additionally excited to play games with Jesse McCullough. He brings us intensity and will execute the 3-ball.”