SAN ANGELO, Texas – Angelo State men's basketball head coach Vinay Patel has announced the addition of Amarillo High School standout Jaxson Richards for the 2027-28 campaign.
 
"We are extremely excited to welcome Jaxson Richards to Angelo State! Jaxson has a tremendous feel for the game and possesses a high basketball IQ that allows him to impact the game in a lot of different ways" said Patel "He is an excellent shooter who can really stretch the floor, and his work ethic and commitment to improving are qualities that really stood out to us throughout the recruiting process. We believe he has a tremendous future ahead of him and are excited about the opportunity to have him become a part of the RamFam!"
 
The reigning District 3-5A Most Valuable Player recently began his senior season at Amarillo High School under head coach Jason Pillion. The 6'5" guard earned Texas Basketball Coaches Association (TABC) All-Region honors for the Sandies as well as District 3-5A Newcomer of the Year accolades in 2024 with the Sandies winning the District 3-5A Championship each of the last two seasons.
 
"Jaxson comes to us from Amarillo High School, where he has had the opportunity to play for a longtime friend of mine and one of the very best high school coaches in the state of Texas, Jason Pillion. I have tremendous respect for Coach Pillion and the job he does developing young men and building successful programs" added Patel "Coach Moore did an outstanding job of building a relationship with Jaxson and his family throughout the recruiting process, and we are excited that he has chosen Angelo State. We can't wait to get Jaxson to San Angelo and get to work!"
 
Jaxson is the son of David and Jackie Richards and he has two siblings, Isabella and Christian. He is undecided on a major at Angelo State.
 
The Rams begin their 2026-27 campaign this weekend in the Rocky Mountain State as they take on Adams State and Western Colorado in South Central Regional action.