Evion Richardson

Evion Richardson ‘22 was offered to play at the University of Nebraska Omaha during COVID-19 by a college recruitment scout who watched several virtual games from past years. He then contacted one of her AAU coaches for her information and began reaching out. 

“It’s really hard for a coach to sit there and watch on the screen without actually being there because the environment is totally different and when I was talking to the college coaches he said it  was kind of boring, just sitting there watching like 10 games online.”

When asked why she wants to play there Richarson said, “I just like the environment because everybody gets treated like a family,” Richardson said. “Before I even committed they already treated me like I was a family so I just like that type of bond and know that it’s a good place.”

Richardson has played varsity basketball for City High since her freshman year and has never been one to question if she wants it or not.

“I’ve always known since I was little that I love this sport and have always wanted to play and now I love the sport so much that I don’t want to stop playing it,” Richardson said.  

Growing up Richardson felt inspired by many different people including WNBA players Skylar Diggins and Tia Cooper as well as many of her high school teammates and competition. She hopes to someday play at the elite level. 

“[My family] is very happy, all their sacrifices to stuff they’ve done for me has paid off and they want to see me do great in college and probably hope to get to elite,” Richardson said. 

Richardson plans to reach her goals by putting in lots of hours in the gym, eating right, and working hard in the classroom to get good grades. 

“I love basketball so much and I just want to succeed in it. So I really hope all my hard work can go towards me getting drafted.”