Michigan State basketball signs four-star PG Jase Richardson
Michigan State is expected to sign all three members of their 2024 recruiting class during the early signing period, beginning Nov. 8. The second letter of intent of the day comes from four-star guard Jase Richardson, son of former Spartan star and NBA veteran Jason Richardson. The Spartans won a national championship during the elder Richardsons time in East Lansing.
The younger Richardson is ranked a four-star, the No. 37 recruit in his class by the 2024 On3 Industry Rankings. The 6-foot-2, 185-pounder is also ranked the No. 6 point guard and the No. 8 recruit in Florida. He currently attends Christopher Columbus High School as he enters his senior season.
The four-star committed to Michigan State on Oct. 15, over finalist of Alabama and Cincinnati. He held other offers from Kansas, Arkansas, USC, and more.
“How to be a point guard,” Richardson told ESPN during his announcement on what he can learn from Izzo. “AJ Hoggard, Tyson Walker, I feel like he has done a great job developing his guards.”
“(I will bring) a lot of energy. I feel like I am a high energy guy. Definitely going to bring some offense. I feel like I am a playmaker and an all around guy for the team.”
Richardson joins four-star power forward Jesse McCulloch, of Cleveland (OH) Lutheran East High School in submitting his letter of intent. Michigan State is expecting four-star SG Kur Teng, of Manchester (NH) Bradford Christian Academy, to sign this afternoon as well.
The Spartans are also still in pursuit of five-star SF Bryson Tucker, of Baltimore (MD). Tucker is still undecided between Michigan State, a pro-route, and other colleges including Maryland, Duke, Kansas, and more.
Scouting report
“Jase Richardson is a quick twitch lefty with a good pace and a crafty handle. The explosion is coming along, he’s got the burst to get past the initial point of attack and the bounce to get on the rim in traffic. Richardson has a good feel for his spots on the floor and he gets to them in the half-court. Richardson plays with a lot of confidence on the ball. He can pay more attention on defense, he has quick hands on the open floor. Will need to continue getting stronger. He is now a year-plus removed from a knee injury. His confidence is coming together. His ability to create offense – for self and others – off the live dribble is a weapon.”
