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Cincinnati Makes 4-Star Jaxon Richardson’s Top 10 List

Originally posted on Heartland College Sports
By Brian McQuillen | Last updated Jul 10, 2025 11:37 AM ET

Class of 2026 four-star forward Jaxon Richardson released his top 10 list with the Cincinnati Bearcats making the cut, per Dushawn London.

Richardson is ranked as the No. 19 overall prospect in the 2026 cycle and gained traction from several powerhouse programs after his play on the EYBL circuit with the Florida Rebels.

The 6-foot-6 forward is also considering Creighton, Louisville, Miami, Alabama, Michigan, Ole Miss, Seton Hall, USC, and Villanova.

NEWS: Jaxon Richardson, the No. 19 overall prospect in the class of 2026, has cut his list down to 10 schools, sources tell @247Sports

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— Dushawn London (@DushawnLondon1) July 8, 2025

Richardson is the son of former NBA star Jason Richardson and the younger brother of Jase Richarson, who was just selected 25th overall to the Orlando Magic in the 2025 NBA Draft.

247Sports ranks the Miami, Florida native as the sixth-best small forward and the fourth-ranked player in Florida.

The Bearcats are still looking for their first official commitment from from 2026 class. Last season, the team went 19-16 and finished 12th in the Big 12 Conference.

In each of head coach Wes Miller’s first four seasons with the program, UC has finished with at least 18 wins. The Bearcats have not made the NCAA Tournament since the 2018-19 campaign.

Cincinnati enters its third season competing in the Big 12 after finishing the last two years under .500 in conference play.

This article first appeared on Heartland College Sports and was syndicated with permission.

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