
Richardson is considered a legit first-round prospect and has gained some lottery upside from some experts, so it makes sense for the Hawks to look at him, as Atlanta controls the 13th and 22nd picks in the upcoming draft. Richardson is widely expected to be selected in that range. He averaged 12.1 points, 3.3 rebounds and 1.9 assists per game as a freshman for Michigan State in 2024-25.