Michigan State G Jase Richardson to enter NBA draft

Field Level Media|published: Tue 8th April, 13:23 2025

Michigan State guard Jase Richardson (11) exits the court after 70-64 loss to Auburn at the Elite Eight round of NCAA tournament at State Farm Arena in Atlanta, Ga. on Sunday, March 30, 2025.

Michigan State freshman guard Jase Richardson announced Tuesday that he will enter the 2025 NBA Draft.

The projected lottery pick averaged 12.1 points and 3.3 rebounds in 36 games (15 starts) this season. He was named to the Big Ten's All-Freshman Team and helped the Spartans win the Big Ten championship and reach the Elite Eight of the NCAA Tournament.

"I'm incredibly grateful to my teammates and coaches for the season we had," Richardson told ESPN. "After evaluating everything with my family, this was the best decision for me. We had so many incredible moments as a team. Even though we didn't go as far as I had hoped in the NCAA Tournament, this is exactly how I wanted my freshman year to go."

The 19-year-old is the son of former NBA player Jason Richardson, who excelled at Michigan State before playing for five teams over 13 seasons in the NBA. He was selected by the Golden State Warriors with the fifth overall pick of the 2021 NBA Draft.

--Field Level Media