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Michigan State guard Jase Richardson told ESPN on Tuesday that he will declare for the 2025 NBA draft after a strong freshman campaign with the Spartans.
Richardson was named to the All-Big Ten third team, averaging 12.1 points, 3.3 rebounds and 1.9 assists on 41.2% shooting from 3-point range. He ranked ninth in the country in box plus-minus (plus-11.6) and 14th in offensive rating (132) in 25.3 minutes per game.
The 6-foot-3 standout began the season in the second unit before moving into the starting lineup in early February. He elevated his play upon joining the first group, averaging 16.1 points, 4.6 rebounds and 1.7 assists on 42% shooting from beyond the arc over their last 15 games.
Richardson, the son of former 14-year veteran Jason Richardson, is projected to be a first-round pick after helping the Spartans to the Elite Eight for the first time since 2019. He wasn't on the radar to begin the year, but established himself as a likely lottery pick following a strong year.
The 19-year-old proved to be a reliable guard who takes care of the ball, shoots well and can defend. He dazzled in the open court and has a great touch in the paint that enabled him to get to his floater or convert difficult finishes at the rim.
Richardson will have the opportunity to improve his draft positioning in private workouts and the combine on May 11-18 in Chicago, Illinois. He is aiming to be the first Spartan drafted in the first round since Jaren Jackson Jr. in 2018 (No. 4 overall).
This article originally appeared on Rookie Wire: Michigan State news: Jase Richardson declares for 2025 NBA draft
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Richardson was named to the All-Big Ten third team, averaging 12.1 points, 3.3 rebounds and 1.9 assists on 41.2% shooting from 3-point range. He ranked ninth in the country in box plus-minus (plus-11.6) and 14th in offensive rating (132) in 25.3 minutes per game.
The 6-foot-3 standout began the season in the second unit before moving into the starting lineup in early February. He elevated his play upon joining the first group, averaging 16.1 points, 4.6 rebounds and 1.7 assists on 42% shooting from beyond the arc over their last 15 games.
Richardson, the son of former 14-year veteran Jason Richardson, is projected to be a first-round pick after helping the Spartans to the Elite Eight for the first time since 2019. He wasn't on the radar to begin the year, but established himself as a likely lottery pick following a strong year.
The 19-year-old proved to be a reliable guard who takes care of the ball, shoots well and can defend. He dazzled in the open court and has a great touch in the paint that enabled him to get to his floater or convert difficult finishes at the rim.
Richardson will have the opportunity to improve his draft positioning in private workouts and the combine on May 11-18 in Chicago, Illinois. He is aiming to be the first Spartan drafted in the first round since Jaren Jackson Jr. in 2018 (No. 4 overall).
This article originally appeared on Rookie Wire: Michigan State news: Jase Richardson declares for 2025 NBA draft
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