Michigan State basketball will be without one of its top players in Wednesday night's Maui Invitational matchup against North Carolina. The Spartans have ruled freshman guard Jase Richardson out for the third-place game against the Tar Heels.

Michigan State freshman guard Jase Richardson is the son of former MSU star Jason Richardson. Here's what else to know about him.

Michigan State basketball has had plenty of alpha-dog players in its history. Just think Magic Johnson, Mateen Cleaves, Cassius Winston, Steve Smith. Some would say Jason Richardson was an alpha-type player in his day.

Graham Couch gives his thoughts on Michigan State basketball's performance in a 72-56 win over Colorado on Monday at the Maui Invitational.

Michigan State basketball has star in the making in freshman Jase Richardson. Spartan fans got a big scare in the team’s win against Samford, however, when Richardson went down with an injury that looked like it might be a sprained ankle.

One of the standouts in Michigan State basketball's win over Colorado on Monday in the Maui Invitational was freshman Jase Richardson. The 6-foot, 3-inch, 185-pound guard had 13 points, on 6-of-8 shooting,

Coach Tom Izzo said Michigan State basketball freshman guard Jase Richardson appears to have suffered a sprained left ankle in a win over Samford.