2005 | 6’3 | 6’6 WS | 185 LBS
Staff: Michigan State
Agent: CAA
Finest mixture mock draft rank: 8 / Worst rank: 22
2024-25 stats:
In 2024-25, Richardson averaged 25.3 mpg, 12.1 ppg, 3.3 rpg (0.6 orpg, 2.7 drpg), 1.9 apg, 0.8 spg, 0.3 bpg, 49.3% FG (4.0-8.1), 41.2% 3P (1.3-3.2), 83.6% FT (2.8-3.4) in 36 video games this season.
He’s the son of former NBA participant Jason Richardson, and his mom, Jackie, performed school basketball at College of Colorado, Colorado Springs.
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* Extremely environment friendly scorer in any respect three ranges; shot 49.3% from the sphere and 41.2% from three, per Synergy (1.156 PPP general).
* Wonderful in catch-and-shoot conditions and P&R ball-handling (1.304 & 1.049 PPP).
* Easy finisher with contact across the rim; sturdy layup package deal and midrange pull-up.
* Good off-ball cutter and ground spacer – excels inside offensive circulate with no need excessive utilization.
* Nice taking pictures stroke and poise; 83.6% free throw shooter.
* Low turnover guard with sturdy decision-making; reliable as a secondary ball handler.
* Versatile scoring weapon – can create off closeouts or assault mismatches.
* Competes defensively with IQ, effort, and self-discipline regardless of not being a lockdown stopper (0.792 PPP).
* Comes from a powerful basketball background with NBA mentorship from his father.
* Lacks elite athleticism and burst; struggles to separate persistently off the dribble.
* Undersized for a two-guard; restricted vertical pop and explosion on the rim.
* Low three-point try quantity raises issues about scalability of his taking pictures.
* Not a full-time initiator; 1.9 assists per recreation suggests extra of a combo than pure PG.
* Wants faster launch to regulate to NBA-level closeouts.
* Doesn’t draw many fouls or dominate in isolation (0.786 PPP).
* Function ambiguity on the subsequent stage – could fall between level and taking pictures guard and not using a clear area of interest.
An NBA scout on Jase Richardson: “Jase Richardson is the exact opposite of his dad – much less athletic however actually enjoyable to observe. He’s not a degree guard on the subsequent stage, extra of an undersized combo guard at 6-foot-3 with out a lot playmaking. Eric Gordon’s comp – lights-out shooter, scoring-minded, however not taking many threes beneath Tom Izzo. He’s hitting 40 p.c from deep, however Michigan State barely shoots threes. Actually, Michigan State would possibly’ve been the worst selection for his growth.”
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