Jase Richardson’s Next Move: NBA Draft or another year at Michigan State?

ATLANTA - It seems clear that Michigan State standout freshman Jase Richardson hasn’t yet deliberated with his family or agents about his next move, with the Spartans’ season coming to an end on Sunday, with a loss to Auburn in the Elite Eight. Richardson has been focusing on trying to help the Spartans advance as deep in the NCAA Tournament as possible. He is aware that some analysts are projecting him as a mid-First Round prospect, if he enters his name into the 2025 NBA Draft. Now that the season has concluded, he can begin gathering information toward making a decision as to whether to enter the NBA Draft or return for his sophomore season.  How difficult is the decision going to be? “Super difficult,” said Richardson, who scored 11 points on 4-of-13 shooting during the Spartans’ 70-64 loss on Sunday. (More inside)