Jase Richardson, Michigan State star, goes No. 25 to Magic in NBA Draft

Jase Richardson is headed to Orlando.The Magic selected Richardson at No.

25 in the 2025 NBA Draft on Wednesday.

The 19-year-old guard is Michigan States first draft pick in three years.Related ArticlesErik Campbell back with Michigan football, pushing receivers to chase Wolverines greatsNHL draft prospect Ryker Lee a gem in stacked Michigan State recruiting classMichigan bill introduced to limit NCAAs regulation of college athletes NIL dealsMichigan State basketball transfer Kaleb Glenn out for season with knee injuryMichigan defensive line loses star power, but boasts depth entering 2025 seasonA one-and-done didnt seem likely at the start of Richardsons freshman year, but he excelled down the stretch and became Michigan States clear-cut difference-maker by the end of the year.

He averaged averaged 12.1 points per game throughout the season as an efficient shooter and crafty playmaker, contributing 16.1 points per game once he became a starter in early February, leading the Spartans to a Big Ten championship and Elite Eight NCAA Tournament run.Richardson is the second in his family to be drafted, joining his father, Jason, who went fifth overall to Golden State in 2001.

He is the 24th player in the Tom Izzo era to be drafted to the NBA, the first since Max Christie went to the Los Angeles Lakers with a second-round pick in 2022.

Richardson is MSUs first first-round pick since Jaren Jackson Jr.

and Miles Bridges both were selected in 2018..

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