Virginia is in contention for one of the top point guards in the nation after Chase Richardson announced his top five schools. His finalists include Nebraska, Notre Dame, Purdue, Texas A&M and Virginia.
4⭐️ Chase Richardson is down to five schools, source told @Rivals: Nebraska, Notre Dame, Purdue, Texas A&M, and Virginia The 6-1 point guard is a top-85 recruit in the 2027 class. https://t.co/cXyXg0xK5Xpic.twitter.com/8lThNqEL4j
— Joe Tipton (@JoeTipton) April 19, 2026
Head coach Ryan Odom’s first true class as the head coach for the Cavaliers is the 2026 class. However, the Hoos don’t have any recruits committed for the class just yet, but there is a way to go. Landing Richardson would certainly be one of the top recruits of the Ryan Odom era and his first blue-chip prospect.
According to 247Sports, Richardson is a four-star prospect, the No.6 player in Texas, the No.19 point guard, and the No.84 player in the nation. He played at a high level during his junior season, averaging 18.3 points, 5.8 assists, 4.1 rebounds, and 2.7 steals…