Over the two games, Richardson averaged 20 points, 4.5 rebounds and 2.5 assists per game, helping the Spartans extend their winning streak to seven and finish the regular season 26-5 (17-3 Big Ten), setting a program record for most conference wins in a season. Richardson recorded a game-high 22 points, four rebounds and two assists against Iowa, followed by 18 points, five rebounds and three assists against Michigan.

Richardson entered the starting lineup just nine games ago. In his first start, he scored 29 points and grabbed five rebounds in a home win over Oregon. Since then, he has averaged 16.9 points and 4.8 rebounds per game while shooting over 52% from the field.

Even before becoming a starter, Richardson was a key contributor. He averaged 11.6 points in 24.2 minutes per game — both the second-highest on the team behind senior guard Jaden Akins. He also grabbed three rebounds and dished out two assists per game while shooting 52.4% from the field and 38.3% from beyond the arc, ranking second on the team in both categories.

Richardson has scored in double figures 18 times this season, including all nine games as a starter.

Richardson’s offensive impact has fueled MSU’s success, playing a key role in its seven-game win streak. He has become a go-to player — a playmaker, a scorer and a leader who understands what it takes to win. His latest honor comes as no surprise, given his performance this past week and throughout the season.

Richardson and MSU now turn their focus to the Big Ten Tournament in Indianapolis. The Spartans will face either Indiana or Oregon on Friday, March 14, at noon. The game will air on Big Ten Network.