Richardson is now a part of a playoff team with established standouts, including Franz and Moritz Wagner. The Wagner brothers starred at Michigan and beating the Wolverines in the regular-season finale at home before raising a Big Ten title banner at the Breslin Center last season remains Richardson’s top memory with the program.

Jase Richardson and Noah Penda were beaming with pride when the Magic formally introduced them at Orlando’s AdventHealth Training Center on Friday.

The Orlando Magic have selected Jase Richardson with the No. 25 pick in the 2025 NBA draft. Richardson earned third-team All-Big Ten honors this past season at Michigan State and was named to the Big Ten All-Freshman Team.