Why Michigan State’s Jase Richardson is underrated NBA draft prospect | The Kevin O’Connor Show

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Yahoo Sports senior NBA analyst Kevin O’Connor is joined by Bryce Simon to discuss why the Michigan State guard could be a great fit for multiple NBA teams. Hear the full conversation on “The Kevin O’Connor Show” and subscribe on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, YouTube or wherever you listen.

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Jace Richardson at Michigan State.

One thought I can’t help but shake with him.

First of all, 11 points per game this season, 3 boards, 1.9 assists, 39% from 3.

He’s a freshman, the son of Jason Richardson, former NBA player, had a great career, 2 time dunk contest winner, Jason Richardson, you see him sometimes there with the highlights on the sidelines watching his son, Jace Richardson, who’s 6’3.

I can’t help but shake.

The thought Brice.

Chase Richardson could end up a better NBA player than Dylan Harper.

I really believe that.

I really believe there’s a chance of that.

I’m not willing to say I’m gonna put 6’3, 185 pound point guard ahead of Dylan Harper, who’s 6’5, 6’6, over 200 pounds and having a really good year for Rutgers.

But there’s a chance that Jace Richardson.

Who’s 42% on catch and shoot 3s, 61% on mid-range pull-ups, 32% on dribble jumper threes, 72% at the rim, 87% from the free throw.

there’s a chance that guy ends up a top 345 player in this draft class.

Like he’s 6’3.

Yes, you’d rather he be 6’5, 6’6, of course, you’d rather that, but Donovan Mitchell is 6’3.

CJ McCollum is 6’3.

Jared McCain is 6’3, who would have been the rookie of the Year in all likelihood if he never got hurt.

Bradley Beal is 63.

Like Jace Richardson has great feel and touch, and I don’t know, I just think he’s gonna be freaking good, dude, and I, and I, and I want to rank him higher than I probably should.

So that’s, that’s my thought on Jace Richardson.

Maybe he ends up better than Dylan Harper.

Maybe this wasn’t as fun as I thought.

Like, I thought I was gonna have to like try to pitch you on Jace Richardson.

I didn’t realize we were gonna be in the same wavelength here.

I also wanna say,…

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Publish date : 2025-03-04 18:54:00

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