Jase Richardson is entering the NBA draft, a year or two sooner than his father expected. The Michigan State freshman announced his decision on social media Tuesday. “I'm forever grateful to the Spartan community for all their support throughout the season and honored to be a Spartan Dawg,

Jase Richardson hugs his father Jason Richardson after Michigan State’s loss to Auburn in the Elite Eight at State Farm Arena in Atlanta, Georgia on Sunday, March 30, 2025. Jason also played for Michigan State and won a national champion with the team in 2000 under Tom Izzo. Neil Blake | MLive.com

The Michigan State Spartans received the expected news on Tuesday, but many fans hoped it would not be true -- freshman guard Jase Richardson is declaring for the 2025 NBA Draft. Richardson came on as arguably the Spartans’ best player last season,