2005 | 6’3 | 6’6 WS | 185 LBS
Team: Michigan State
Agent: CAA
Best aggregate 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 games this season.
He is the son of former NBA player Jason Richardson, and his mother, Jackie, played college basketball at University of Colorado, Colorado Springs.
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* Highly efficient scorer at all three levels; shot 49.3% from the field and 41.2% from three, per Synergy (1.156 PPP overall).
* Excellent in catch-and-shoot situations and P&R ball-handling (1.304 & 1.049 PPP).
* Smooth finisher with touch around the rim; strong layup package and midrange pull-up.
* Smart off-ball cutter and floor spacer – excels within offensive flow without needing high usage.
* Great shooting stroke and poise; 83.6% free throw shooter.
* Low turnover guard with strong decision-making; dependable as a secondary ball handler.
* Versatile scoring weapon – can create off closeouts or attack mismatches.
* Competes defensively with IQ, effort, and discipline despite not being a lockdown stopper (0.792 PPP).
* Comes from a strong basketball background with NBA mentorship from his father.
* Lacks elite athleticism and burst; struggles to separate consistently off the dribble.
* Undersized for a two-guard; limited vertical pop and explosion at the rim.
* Low three-point attempt volume raises concerns about scalability of his shooting.
* Not a full-time initiator; 1.9 assists per game suggests more of a combo than pure PG.
* Needs quicker release to adjust to NBA-level closeouts.
* Doesn’t draw many fouls or dominate in isolation (0.786 PPP).
* Role ambiguity at the next level – may fall between point and shooting guard without a clear niche.
An NBA scout on Jase Richardson: “Jase Richardson is the complete opposite of his dad – less athletic but really fun to watch. He’s not a point guard at the next level, more of an undersized combo guard at 6-foot-3 without much playmaking. Eric Gordon’s a good comp – lights-out shooter, scoring-minded, but not taking many threes under Tom Izzo. He’s hitting 40 percent from deep, but Michigan State barely shoots threes. Honestly, Michigan State might’ve been the worst choice for his development.”
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