IT IS DONE: Michigan State Basketball Star Jase Richardson Stuns Fans and Leaves Head Coach Dusty May Speechless with Major Announcement Concerning His Future
In a moment that shook the Breslin Center to its core, Michigan State basketball standout Jase Richardson stood before a packed arena and delivered a bombshell announcement that left fans reeling and Head Coach Dusty May utterly speechless: He’s declaring for the 2025 NBA Draft.
After a season filled with electrifying performances, buzzer-beating moments, and leadership beyond his years, Richardson—son of former NBA guard Jason Richardson—has decided to take his talents to the professional level. The announcement came moments after Michigan State’s hard-fought Elite Eight loss, when emotions were still high and the future was uncertain. Yet, the 6’4″ guard stood tall, grabbed the microphone, and said four words that silenced the crowd: “It is done. I’m ready.”
Coach Dusty May, who just wrapped up his first season leading the Spartans after taking over for longtime coach Tom Izzo, was visibly taken aback. Moments earlier, he had praised Richardson in the postgame locker room as “the heart and soul of this team.” But even May didn’t expect his star to make the decision public so quickly.
“I didn’t know it was coming tonight,” May admitted during the post-game press conference, clearly emotional. “But if anyone’s ready for the next level, it’s Jase.”
Richardson’s freshman campaign was nothing short of spectacular. Averaging 18.7 points, 5.3 assists, and 4.9 rebounds per game, he quickly became the engine behind the Spartans’ surprising March Madness run. His poise in crunch time and ability to lead a team made him a fan favorite, and whispers of a potential one-and-done season had been swirling since mid-January.
Still, no one expected him to make the jump official in such a dramatic fashion.
Richardson took the moment to thank his teammates, coaches, and Spartan Nation. “This place has been my home,” he said. “I came here to grow, to compete, and to honor my family’s legacy—and I feel like I did that. Now, it’s time for the next challenge.”
Fans took to social media in a frenzy, with hashtags like #ItIsDone and #ThankYouJase trending within minutes. NBA analysts have already projected Richardson as a top-10 pick, with some insiders suggesting he could climb even higher depending on his pre-draft workouts.
Dusty May now faces the monumental task of reshaping the team without his star floor general. But if his reaction is any indication, he has nothing but respect for the decision. “This isn’t goodbye,” May said. “This is see you at the next level.”
As the lights dimmed in East Lansing, one thing was clear: Jase Richardson may be leaving Michigan State, but his legacy as one of the most electrifying Spartans in recent memory is just beginning.
It is done. But his story is far from over.
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