After Catching Whole World’s Attention With Stephen Curry’s “Underrated”, Ex-Teammate Celebrated for Massive Honor by Davidson

Davidson’s former captain began a basketball career that saw him come to popularity with future NBA sensation Stephen Curry. However, throughout his collegiate years, he formed a great bond with the 4x NBA Champion. After topping the NCAA Division I in assists as a senior, he guided the Wildcats to an incredible Elite Eight appearance in 2008.

Despite enduring career-threatening ailments, Curry’s former teammate’s accomplishments in Davidson College basketball have won him a well-deserved honor. With this honor, he has further cemented his status even further in the school’s history.

Former Davidson captain etches his name in the Davidson history books

Jason Richards, a name linked with Davidson College basketball supremacy, had an amazing basketball career. He was key in the Wildcats’ success as captain of the 2008 Cinderella squad. He guided his team to three Southern Conference crowns and three NCAA Tournament invites, including the epic 2008 Elite Eight run. During this span, the entire country became aware of Richards’ exceptional playmaking skills.

Due to this, Richards was inducted into the Hall of Fame of Davidson College in 2023. Not only is he proud but also his former teammate, 4x NBA Champion Stephen Curry, showed his love on social media.

He put up a story on Instagram with the caption, “My guy going into the Davidson Basketball HOF! Beyond well deserved my man.” 

By possessing such exceptional talent as a floor general, Richards was always a popular Davidson athlete. He handled the Wildcats’ attack with accuracy, leading the country in assists with an average of 8.14 per game. He finished his Davidson career as the all-time leader in career assists with an astounding 663. His exceptional ability to pass the ball resulted in season and single-game records for assists (293) and (19). They even named Richards to the NCAA All-Regional Team in appreciation of his remarkable performance, solidifying his title as one of the finest playmakers in college basketball. He also appeared in Curry’s documentary “Underrated” due to which he gained massive popularity.

Jason Richards earns respect with his appearance on “Underrated”

Stephen Curry and Jason Richards emerged as an inseparable combination in the midst of Davidson College’s remarkable NCAA tournament run. They were a perfect match that complimented each other’s abilities on the basketball court. However, destiny had its own plan for these pals. Davidson, the ultimate underdog, took on Kansas, the No. 1 seed at the moment. With only 16 seconds remaining and Kansas leading 57-59, the dreams of a country were on Curry’s shoulders. But Kansas, well aware of Curry’s talent, double-teamed him, forcing him to pass the ball.

The ball made its way to Davidson’s senior point guard, Jason Richards, during that heartbreaking NCAA Tournament moment. Richards, entrusted with the team’s fate, had a single shot to take Davidson to the coveted Final Four. In a tragic twist of fate, he missed that critical shot, which he still regrets to this day. In Curry’s documentary “Underrated,” Richards acknowledged the severity of his feelings, saying, “It really didn’t hit me till the locker room. It’s like the family, you know… That’s the last thing you don’t wanna do is let your teammate down.”

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Jason Richards’ moving recollection of that important moment got the whole world’s attention. And due to his remorse till today, the fans relate with the athlete and show him massive respect.

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