Ht/Wt: 6' 1" / 178 lbs
Position: PG/SG
Team: Michigan State
Class: Freshman

2025 Draft Profile - Jase Richardson

The Ringer - May 27th: "He’s crisp and decisive in his movement and relocation, with the legitimate deep range and accuracy to apply pressure on the defense in subtle ways. While on the smaller side as a combo guard, his instincts, hand-eye coordination, and motor make him an effective off-ball defender."

Kyle Boone - CBS Sports - May 23rd: "Richardson's range in this draft is a bit wider than expected after measuring well short of his listed 6-3 at the combine. He makes up for it with a long reach and a projectable offensive game that was among the more efficient last season among freshmen."

NBA Draft Room - May 22nd: "His lack of size might limit his upside but I still think he can be a very effective NBA player, most likely a first guard off the bench type of player. He’s such a good decision maker and such a good shooter that it makes up for what he lacks physically."

Kevin O'Connor - Yahoo! Sports - May 12th: "Richardson is a skilled combo guard with a lethal midrange game and a poised pick-and-roll feel, looking like he downloaded the experience of his NBA veteran father, Jason Richardson. Jase didn’t inherit his father’s height or dunk contest athleticism though, so his smaller stature could cap his upside."

Jeremy Woo - ESPN - March 25th: "It hasn't been a banner tournament for Richardson, going 1-of-10 from the field in a win against New Mexico in the round of 32. He has garnered some buzz as his role has grown at Michigan State, becoming the rare freshman to earn Spartans coach Tom Izzo's trust. Part of the appeal is how he impacts winning beyond scoring."

NBA Draft Room - March 22nd: "He’s extremely efficient with his touches and always seems to make the right read. He lacks ideal size for a 2-guard and isn’t a pure point but his talent is obvious"

Jonathan Giovany - ESPN - March 13th: "Though his somewhat pedestrian measurements (6-foot-2 in shoes and 185 pounds) might limit his ceiling to an extent in the eyes of teams, the way he is affecting winning on both ends of the court, along with his tremendous statistical profile, can't be discounted, especially if he can continue to make strides as a slasher and passer."

Kyle Boone - CBS Sports - March 12th: "He's a complete player contributing for one of the best defensive teams in college basketball while providing a scoring boost as an outside weapon and inside finisher to boot."

Jonathan Wasserman - Bleacher Report - March 11th: "While he's been incredibly efficient off the ball, he's also been one of the nation's most efficient ball-screen scorers thanks to his feel on drives, elite finishing and 49.1 percent pull-up shooting. Some teams may have difficult seeing upside in a 6'3" guard who's not known for playmaking."

USA Today - March 11th: "He is an active defender with surprising bouts of athleticism. He also has a knack for collecting rebounds, big plays and poise under pressure."

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