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Minnesota offers surging four-star Texas point guard

Originally posted on Minnesota Golden Gophers on SI
By Tony Liebert | Last updated Sep 18, 2025 11:37 AM ET

The Gophers are firmly in the mix for some top 2026 high school recruits, but they offered four-star 2027 Texas point guard Chase Richardson on Wednesday night.

"After a great conversation with [Niko Medved] and [Aaron Katsuma], I am excited to announce an offer from The University of Minnesota. Thank you to the Gophers coaching staff!" Richardson posted to X on Wednesday night.

After a great conversation with @coachNikoMedved and @AaronKatsuma_MN I am excited to announce an offer from The University of Minnesota. Thank you to the Gophers coaching staff! @BJenkins247 @tim_ford11 @tj_ford @FwoodBoysBball @GASOMass @Boy_named_Su_5 @ScottyD_Knows… pic.twitter.com/xb6kE3B4pQ
— Chase Richardson (@cwrichardson24) September 18, 2025

Standing at 6-foot-1, 165 pounds, Richardson is the No. 77 player in the class of 2027 according to the latest 247Sports Composite. He's the 16th-ranked point and the fourth-best player in Texas. He has announced notable offers from Cal, Miami (FL), Nebraska, Iowa, Xavier and UCF, all since August.

As a sophomore at Friendswood High School, Richardson averaged 14.0 points, 3.4 rebounds and 2.4 assists per game on 43% shooting from the field. A productive AAU season with TJ Ford's team on the Adidas 3SSB circuit has resulted in him rising up recruiting rankings.

Medved and the Gophers' coaching staff are looking to wrap up the 2026 cycle, but Richardson now joins in-state players Ty Schlagel (Cretin-Derham Hall) and Baboucarr Ann (Maple Grove) as targets for Minnesota in the class of 2027.