Jaxon Richardson Chooses Alabama Over Creighton

0:00On March 6th, Jackson Richardson, a four-star small forward from South Eastern Prep in Florida, committed to Alabama basketball on Thursday, March 5th. The decision capped a close recruiting battle, but it started with some confusion when a report came out too soon. Earlier that day, the site 247 Sports published a story claiming he had picked Craton over Alabama, Ole Miss, and USC. That turned out to be wrong, sparking quick backlash in recruiting circles. Jason Richardson, Jackson's dad in a 14-year NBA veteran, jumped on social media to set things straight. He called out the Rust Report and shut down rumors that Alabama staff were prioritizing his son. Jason noted the contest between Craton and Alabama, stayed neck and neck right up to the end, with both schools offering strong paths forward. Craton extended their first offer in May 2025, but Alabama got an earlier back in July 2023. In the end, Jackson picked where he feels at home to grow, compete, and thrive, leaving

1:03his dad beaming with pride as he heads to Tuscaloosa.