DePaul joins list of scholarship offers for this Manual basketball player
Dietrich Richardson is one of Peoria area's most recruited high school boys basketball players. The 6-foot-7 point guard from Manual now holds 13 scholarship offers, the latest from DePaul, announced July 17.
As a junior, Richardson averaged 18.5 points, 6.0 rebounds, 5.0 assists, 1.0 steals and 1.0 blocks for the Rams. He was a Journal Star all-area selection, all-Big 12 unanimous first team, IBCA all-state second team and Illinois Media all-state second team.
Here is a breakdown of Richardson's offers so far, with his most recent announcements listed first:
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DePaul
The Blue Demons are the second Big East Conference to offer Richardson. He announced the DePaul offer on July 17.
After a great conversation with HC Chris Holtmann I am blessed to receive an Offer from DePaul University pic.twitter.com/Zo8jVnPDOS
— Dietrich Richardson (@DietrichR_11) July 18, 2024
Wyoming
The Cowboys are the first Mountain West Conference team to offer Richardson. He announced the Wyoming offer on July 1.
After a great conversation with Coach Reynolds I am blessed to receive an Offer from University of Wyoming #gocowboys pic.twitter.com/xQFpobfV23
— Dietrich Richardson (@DietrichR_11) July 2, 2024
Xavier
The Musketeers are the first Big East Conference team to offer Richardson. He announced the Xavier offer on June 24.
After a great call with HC Sean Miller and Coach Adam Cohen I am blessed to receive an Offer from Xavier University!! pic.twitter.com/v7X0PFabu8
— Dietrich Richardson (@DietrichR_11) June 25, 2024
St. Louis
The Billikens are the first Atlantic 10 Conference team to offer Richardson. He announced the St. Louis offer on April 24.
After a great visit with Coach Josh Schetrz and Antone Gray I am blessed to receive an offer from Saint Louis University #billikens pic.twitter.com/13hLqgWiwx
— Dietrich Richardson (@DietrichR_11) April 24, 2024
Arizona State
The Sun Devils are the first Pac-12 Conference team to offer Richardson. He announced the Arizona State offer on April 17, 2024.
Blessed to receive an Offer from Arizona State University #forksup pic.twitter.com/o3fsWTDOFS
— Dietrich Richardson (@DietrichR_11) April 17, 2024
Virginia Tech
The Hokies are the first Atlantic Coast Conference team to offer Richardson. He announced the Virginia Tech offer on Feb. 15, 2024.
After a great call with Head Coach Mike Young I am blessed to receive an Offer from Virginia Tech University !!! #gohokies pic.twitter.com/kKVuDX0SWO
— Dietrich Richardson (@DietrichR_11) February 16, 2024
Illinois
The Fighting Illini are the first Big Ten Conference team to offer Richardson. He announced the Illinois offer on Nov. 11, 2023.
After a Great Visit with Coach Tim Anderson I am blessed to receive an offer from University of Illinois🔹🔸 pic.twitter.com/RjLHwAluMR
— Dietrich Richardson (@DietrichR_11) November 11, 2023
Indiana State
The Sycamores are the third MVC team to offer Richardson. He announced the Indiana State offer on Oct. 4, 2023.
Blessed to receive an Offer from Indiana State University. pic.twitter.com/G9uOCVqAei
— Dietrich Richardson (@DietrichR_11) October 5, 2023
Bradley
The Braves are the second MVC team to offer Richardson. The Bradley offer was announced on Oct. 2, 2023.
2025 G 6’7 @DietrichR_11 has received a scholarship from Bradley University (D1). #MidProFam #ThisIsWhatWeDo #TrustTheProcess #EarnYourRespect pic.twitter.com/eIXR35bRRP
— Midwest Prospect Academy (@MidProAcademy) October 2, 2023
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Wisconsin-Green Bay
The Phoenix are the first Horizon League team to offer Richardson. He announced Green Bay offer on Oct. 1, 2023.
Blessed to Receive an Offer from University Of Wisconsin Green Bay🙏🏾#Uwgb pic.twitter.com/9AkkZuBe7q
— Dietrich Richardson (@DietrichR_11) October 1, 2023
Vanderbilt
The Commodores are the first Southeastern Conference team to offer Richardson. He announced the Vanderbilt offer on Sept. 23, 2023.
After a great Visit with Coach Stackhouse I am truly blessed to receive an offer from Vanderbilt University pic.twitter.com/c56wfDTMIu
— Dietrich Richardson (@DietrichR_11) September 23, 2023
Southern Illinois
The Salukis are the first Missouri Valley Conference team to offer Richardson. He announced the SIU offer on Sept. 2, 2023.
After a great visit with @CoachJHoward and Coach Bryan Mullins I am blessed to receive another D1 offer from Southern Illinois University🙏🏾 pic.twitter.com/eB9qpEy077
— Dietrich Richardson (@DietrichR_11) September 3, 2023
Bryant
The Bulldogs are the first America East Conference team to offer Richardson. He announced the Bryant offer on Aug. 1, 2023.
Blessed to have received an Offer from Bryant University🙏🏾 pic.twitter.com/vjrKVOoQAJ
— Dietrich Richardson (@DietrichR_11) August 1, 2023
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