Wichita State Athletics

2024-25 (Senior at Langston): Started 32 games and was the second leading scorer for the Lions, averaging 12.0 points and 4.3 rebounds per game…Shot 43 percent from the field and finished in double figures 24 times with three 20-point performances…Scored a career-high 30 points in the win over Mid-America Christian…Ranked third in the SAC in free throw percentage, hitting 86 of 113 (76.1 percent) from the charity stripe…Helped lead Langston to a Sooner Athletic Conference Championship, going 31-3…Aided the Lions on their run to the round of 16 in the NAIA National Championship…Nmaed SAC Newcomer of the Year and claimed a spot on the SAC All-Conference Second Team, helping the Lions to their first conference regular season and tournament championships since joining the SAC.
 
2023-24 (Junior at Cal Poly): Played in 13 games…Scored five points at San Jose State.
 
2022-23 (Sophomore at Pacific): Played in 26 games…Started 10 of the final 11 games of the season while averaging 3.4 points per game with a season-high of 10 points against Pepperdine (Feb. 4).
 
2021-22 (Freshman at Pacific): Played in 28 games, averaging 3.9 points and 2.2 rebounds per game...Scored a season-high 12 points against BYU (Feb. 26) and had a career-high six rebounds against Rice.
 
High School: Played high school ball at Grant Union High School...In 2018-19, Richardson earned four Player of the Game awards in addition to earning spots on the All-City Sacramento Third Team and the Sacramento Metro All-League Team after averaging 16 points, 7 rebounds, 4 assists and 4 steals per game ... in 2019-20, finishing with averages of 21 points, 7 rebounds, 3 assists and 3 steals per game and earned a spot on the All-City Sacramento Second Team and the Sacramento Metro All-League while being recognized as the Grant Union High School Team MVP in 2020
 
Personal: Daughter of Angela Richardson…Has four siblings, Eboney Pouncil, Marlynne Cox, Nikka Byers, and Steven Richardson…Brother Steven played college basketball at Midland College and Montana State Billings and currently plays in the NBA G League…Outside of basketball, enjoys sleeping, eating, and spending quality time with friends and family…Majoring in English…Goal is to play overseas…After basketball, wants to coach and be an educator.
 
What Diamond wants fans to know about her: “First and foremost, I want fans and viewers to know that I unapologetically represent my hometown! Shout out to Sac Town! I also want them to know that I am a super goofy and energetic person on and off the court! Lastly, I am people’s person for real. I would love to engage in a conversation or two after a game, so don’t hesitate to stop for me for a chat!”