Jaxon Richardson Commits to Alabama, Scouting Report for Son of Former NBA Star Jason Richardson

Longtime NBA star Jason Richardson's son, Jaxon, officially made his college decision on Thursday.

Per ESPN's Jeff Borzello, Jaxon Richardson committed to Alabama over Creighton. The 6'6", 205-pound small forward is ranked as a 4-star prospect and the No. 10 player at his position in the 2026 class in 247Sports' composite.

"I want to help Alabama win at all costs," Richardson said.

In the wake of the commitment, Jason Richardson responded to a post saying that the Crimson Tide did not make his son a "priority" in the recruiting cycle, shedding light on the relationship between his family and the coaching staff:

Starring for Southeastern Prep in Orlando, Richardson also earned offers from USC, Miami, Ole Miss and others. He was selected to the 2026 McDonald's All-American Game roster.

247Sports director of scouting Adam Finkelstein described Richardson as "one of the truly elite athletes in the national class."

"He has very long arms and is arguably the single most explosive leaper in high school basketball," Finkelstein stated. "He can make momentum changing plays above the rim virtually every time he takes the court, whether that be in transition, catching lobs, or with putback dunks. He also has a defined and functionally strong frame and soft natural hands."

Finkelstein noted that Richardson still has room for improvement with his shooting, but he's "developed as a cutter, has become a willing ball-mover, and is asserting himself as a rebounder (6.8 per game), particularly when flying at the offensive glass. He's also starting to utilize his athleticism and court coverage to get his hands on a lot of balls and be a playmaker on the defensive end (0.8 steals and 1.3 blocks)."

Richardson is forging his own path by choosing Alabama, as his older brother, Jase, spent his lone collegiate season at their father's alma mater, Michigan State. Jase now plays for the G League affiliate of the Orlando Magic.

Alabama fans are surely going to enjoy watching Richardson bring his incredible athleticism to the court next season while he follows his famed lineage.