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Who Are Jase Richardson’s Parents? A Look at the Family Behind the Spartans’ Star Guard

Here is everything you should know about Jase Richardson’s parents and background.

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Jason “Jase” Richardson Jr. didn’t take long to make his mark in East Lansing. The Michigan State freshman is one of the most highly sought-after recruits. Now, after a breakout season that reignited Spartans basketball, the 6’3″ guard was drafted in the same team of his father. Richardson got selected by the Orlando Magic as the 25th pick in the 2025 NBA draft.

Orlando is drafting Michigan State guard Jase Richardson 👏

Following in his father Jason Richardson's footsteps 🙌 pic.twitter.com/uoUeyEKBDN
— Bleacher Report (@BleacherReport) June 26, 2025

His shot creation and big-game instincts stood out, hallmarks of a player ready for the next stage. Richardson played a crucial role in delivering Michigan State’s first 30-win season since 2019, helping the Spartans clinch a Big Ten regular-season title and power their way to a No. 2 seed in the NCAA Tournament.

Averaging 12.1 points across 36 appearances, he finished second in team scoring and earned a spot on the All-Big Ten third team, the league’s all-freshman team, and the Great Lakes all-district second team.

Who are Jase Richardson’s parents?

Jase Richardson’s parents are Jason Richardson Sr. and Jackie Paul Richardson. The basketball bloodlines run deep in the family, with both parents having played the sport at the college or professional level. Jase also has two siblings: an older sister named Jaela and a younger brother, Jaxon, who is already a consensus five-star basketball recruit in the class of 2026.

Jase Richardson saw his high school coach, his parents, and his little brother in the stands during today's game. Check it out: pic.twitter.com/IlaCNvjA3y
— Spartans Illustrated (@Spartans_Illo) March 14, 2025

Who is Jase Richardson’s mother?

Jackie Paul Richardson, Jase’s mother, was a college basketball player at the University of Colorado Colorado Springs (UCCS). Known in the family for her legendary turkey chili, she’s the quiet backbone of a basketball household. However, no further information is available about her in the public domain.

💚 Family 🤍

After a career-high 29 points today, Jase Richardson shares a moment with his dad who is in town to celebrate the 25th anniversary of the Spartans’ 2000 National Championship team 🥹#B1GMBBall x @MSU_Basketball pic.twitter.com/a0QbCNu4zB
— Big Ten Men's Basketball (@B1GMBBall) February 8, 2025

Who is Jase Richardson’s father?

Jase’s father, Jason Richardson Sr., is a name that still resonates with NBA fans for his thunderous dunks and his impact on the game during a 14-year career. A native of Saginaw, Michigan, Jason led Michigan State to the 2000 NCAA Championship as a freshman under Tom Izzo and returned to the Final Four a year later. He was named a consensus second-team All-American in 2001 and selected No. 5 overall in the NBA Draft by the Golden State Warriors.

25 years apart 😳

Tom Izzo has now coached both Jason Richardson and his son, Jase, at Michigan State. pic.twitter.com/iPMpn7Qlxo
— ESPN (@espn) March 24, 2025

Known for his back-to-back Slam Dunk Contest wins, Jason played 857 NBA games (842 as a starter) across stints with the Warriors, Charlotte Hornets, Phoenix Suns, Orlando Magic and Philadelphia 76ers, averaging 17.1 points per game. He last played in the NBA in the 2014-15 season with the 76ers. Now 44, Jason has shifted into a mentorship role, often seen supporting and guiding Jase courtside.

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