Ellie Richardson brings a scorer’s edge and point-guard polish to Western Carolina
In the 2025-26 season, Richardson has flashed immediate impact as a freshman guard, averaging 8.3 points, 3.7 rebounds, and 3.0 assists in her first three games while already showing she can score, create, and compete for 25+ minutes a night. Her biggest differentiators are a left-handed attacking style, strong basketball IQ, and proven playmaking—she arrives with 1,601 career high school points, 502 assists, and coach praise for her ability to set the pace and make teammates better. She looks like a fit for teams wanting a poised, high-pace lead guard with winning habits.
