Lafayette Christian’s Jada Richard, led her team to another LHSAA championship, claimed the 2024 Louisiana Farm Bureau/Miss Basketball award, disproving doubters who questioned her abilities due to her size.

By the Numbers
  • Richard averaged 23 points, 6 rebounds, and 5 assists during her senior season.
  • She finished her career with 2,886 points and a 4.08 GPA.
Yes, But

Despite her numerous accolades, there are still doubters who question her ability to excel at the next level due to her size.

State of Play
  • Jada Richard has completed a stellar high school career, finishing with the Miss Basketball honor and multiple MVP titles.
  • She remains focused on proving her abilities at the next level, despite facing ongoing doubts about her size and strength.
What's Next

Richard is set to join LSU and aims to continue silencing doubters by excelling at the collegiate level.

Her coach believes Richard will defy expectations once she adapts to the system at LSU.

Bottom Line

Jada Richard, the 2024 Louisiana Farm Bureau/Miss Basketball winner, has proven her abilities on and off the court, but continues to face skepticism about her potential due to her size. Her determination and accomplishments serve as a testament to her success, and she remains focused on continuing to defy expectations at the collegiate level.