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High-Flying Jaxon Richardson: Following a Family Legacy as a Basketball Phenom

January 2, 2026
Jaxon Richardson went from piano prodigy to top-25 basketball prospect, following his NBA father and Magic-playing brother into the sport.

Before basketball, there was piano. Jaxon Richardson competed nationally on the keys before pivoting to the hardwood—influenced by his brother Jace, now with the Orlando Magic, and his father Jason, a two-time NBA Slam Dunk champion.

Now a top-25 prospect at Southeastern Prep in Orlando, Richardson combines elite bloodlines with his own developing game. He's narrowing his college choices after helping his teams win at the highest levels.