Jase Richardson Explained

Jase Richardson
Team:Michigan State Spartans
Number:11
Position:Point guard
League:Big Ten Conference
Height Ft:6
Height In:3
Weight Lb:185
Birth Place:Berkeley, California
Nationality:American
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Jason “Jase” Anthoney Richardson II (born October 16, 2005) is an American college basketball player for the Michigan State Spartans.

Early life and high school

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 2 steals per game as a sophomore.[2] Richardson transferred to Christopher Columbus High School in Westchester, Florida before the start of his senior season.[3] He was rated a four-star recruit and committed to play college basketball at 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 scored 10 points with two rebounds and four assists in a 81-57 win.[7]

Personal life

Richardson's father, Jason Richardson, was a second-team All-American at Michigan State and member of the Spartans' 2000 national championship team and played in the National Basketball Association for 14 seasons.[8]

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Notes and References

  1. Web site: Couch: Jase Richardson is following his dad to MSU, but his mom shaped his game. Graham. Couch. Lansing State Journal. October 18, 2023. November 5, 2024.
  2. Web site: Get to know: '24 target Jase Richardson. Richard. Davenport. Arkansas Democrat-Gazette. June 1, 2023. November 5, 2024.
  3. Web site: Boozer-Richardson combo propels Columbus to season-opening win over California powerhouse. Andre. Fernandez. Miami Herald. November 22, 2023. November 5, 2024.
  4. Web site: Jase Richardson, son of Jason, commits to Michigan State. Jeff. Borzello. Paul. Biancardi. Paul Biancardi. ESPN.com. October 15, 2023. November 5, 2024.
  5. Web site: Michigan State lands 4-star guard Jase Richardson for 2024: What he means for Spartans. Tobias. Bass. The Athletic. October 15, 2023. November 5, 2024.
  6. Web site: Jase Richardson making his own way as he joins Michigan State roster. Kyle. Austin. MLive.com. July 3, 2024. November 5, 2024.
  7. Web site: Michigan State G Jase Richardson Speaks on Spartan Debut. Aidan. Champion. SI.com. November 5, 2024. November 7, 2024.
  8. Web site: THE RECRUITING GUY: Former NBA player's son gets offer. Richard. Davenport. Arkansas Democrat-Gazette. June 17, 2022. November 5, 2024.