Michigan State star freshman guard Jase Richardson has a big decision ahead, and it is one he said he still has to make after talking with loved ones.
Richardson has played his way into the opportunity of leaving early for the NBA draft after one season with the Spartans. Richardson is widely considered a lottery pick in the upcoming draft, which typically means he’ll be gone. However, after the Spartans’ season-ending Elite Eight loss to Auburn on Sunday, he said he still hasn’t made up his mind on what he’ll do.
According to a post on social media platform X from Chris Solari of the Detroit Free Press, Richardson is going to talk to his parents, agent, Spartans coach Tom Izzo, other coaches and teammates before deciding if he’ll stay for another season or turn pro. Solari added that playing in the Final Four was a lifelong dream for Richardson and it is something that will go into his decision.
It should also be noted that Izzo said after the game that he thinks Richardson should at least test the waters and get some feedback from the NBA.
Here’s the full post from Solari:
Richardson on his dad playing in 2 Final Fours before turning pro and others returning to MSU: “I’ve always wanted to be in the Final Four. I’ve told myself since I was 6 I’m going to play in the Final Four. So really, it’s a big goal of mine that I really want to accomplish.” https://t.co/AbqhlIueiX
Richardson emerged as the Spartans’ go-to scorer down the stretch. He started the final 15 games of the season for the Spartans and averaged 16.1 points, 4.6 rebounds and 1.7 assists per game.
If Richardson returns for his sophomore season, Michigan State would become a favorite in the Big Ten and a Final Four contender. If he leaves, Michigan State will have a big hole to fill on its roster.
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