Michigan Basketball Makes Cut For 5-Star Son of Ex-Michigan State Hoops Star
The Michigan Wolverines' basketball program added several recruits seemingly out of nowhere this offseason including on Tuesday when 7-foot-3, 230-pound Danish center Marcus Möller announced his intention to join coach Dusty May's class of 2026.
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May's program previously secured a pledge from Yaxel Lendeborg, the nation's top portal player, Morez Johnson Jr. of Illinois and more players.
The Wolverines were in the college hoops news cycle again on Tuesday as the five-star son of a well known former Michigan State basketball star announced his list of top 10 schools.
Jaxon Richardson dunks during a game in Ft. Myers, Florida in Dec. 2024. © Andrew West/The News-Press / USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn Images
"5 (star emoji) Jaxon Richardson has included Michigan in his top 10 schools - but not Michigan State," the page College Basketball Report said Tuesday.
"His brother (Jase) Richardson was just drafted in the first round, and his father was a lottery pick - both out of MSU," the page added.
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"Come make yourself a legend in Ann Arbor," one fan said with a sloped 'M' emoji.
"What do you expect. There's no loyalty in the current landscape of college sports. It's all about the $$$," a second said.
"MSU," a third added.
"This was news like 2 years ago lol," a fourth added.
"I wouldn't have that poverty program in my top 10 either," a fifth said.
"This is a surprise to nobody lol," a Spartans fan page added.
A 6-foot-6, 200 pound small forward from Columbus High School in Miami, Florida, Richardson has Alabama, Michigan, Cincinnati and USC among his top 10.
He is the son of 14-year NBA veteran Jason Richardson, who played at Michigan State during his college years.
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"They reach out to me almost every day. So that really means a lot to me," Richardson said according to ZAGSBLOG.
"Just when I went up there, getting to see the style of play, the ball movement they have there is ridiculous.
"So that's definitely something I took away from there."
Related: Former Michigan Hoops Star Jon Teske Shares Major Personal Announcement
This story was originally reported by Athlon Sports on Jul 9, 2025, where it first appeared.
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