LSU signee Jada Richard was named on Tuesday’s McDonald’s All-America nominee listing after having a day over the weekend wherein she scored 84 factors in two video games.
Richard, from Lafayette, Louisiana, signed with the Tigers on November 8. Richard is staying residence as the highest participant out of Louisiana and a four-star, top-100 prospect by ESPNW. The 5-6 guard out of Lafayette Christian Academy has gained three straight state championships throughout three divisions. On this yr’s championship recreation, she scored 32 factors with six rebounds, 5 assists and 5 steals, being named the sport’s Most Excellent Participant.
“Jada’s scoring capability from the perimeter and midrange is excellent, however what’s equally spectacular is her knack for creating alternatives for others,” Coach Kim Mulkey mentioned. “She’s a selfless participant with a excessive basketball IQ. I’ve little question she’s going to proceed to excel and elevate the play of her teammates. I’m excited that Jada is staying residence to be a Tiger!”
Richard, who was the District 4-4A MVP, averaged 28.2 factors, 5 assists, 4 steals and 5 rebounds per recreation en path to main the Knights to the Division II choose state title. By means of three seasons of highschool basketball, Richard has amassed 2,021 factors.
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