2024-25 (FRESHMAN):
- MAAC Academic Honor Roll selection
- Appeared in 14 games, making two starts
- Logged 6.3 minutes per game
- Scored career-high six points against Cornell on December 30
BEFORE SIENA:
- Member of the 2022 U17 New Zealand National 3x3 team
- Member of the 2022 New Zealand National Tournament team
- Two-time Contribution to Basketball Award recipient for work in coaching
- Member of the 2019 U14 New Zealand National team
- Played a variety of sports prior to Siena including: netball (8 years), cricket (7 years), soccer (7 years), field hockey (3 years), volleyball (3 years), water polo (2 years), and taekwondo (1 year)
PERSONAL:
- Born on February 10
- Daughter of Nicola Richardson
- Has one brother - Jamie, and one sister - Hannah
- Identical twin sister, Hannah, plays basketball at St. Bonaventure
- Currently undecided major
- Chose Siena for Coach Primm, the atmosphere and the great opportunity that was presented, along with the passion and potential of the program
THE RICHARDSON FILES:
Nickname: Zoe
Twitter Handle: ZRichardsxn25
Instagram Handle: zoe_richardsxn
Major: Undecided, potentially psychology
Dream Job: Pro basketball player
A fun fact about me is: I have a Twin sister who also plays basketball
Why I chose to become a Saint: I chose to become a Saint because it felt like the best opportunity to grow as a player and person. This is my first time being fully away from my family and I knew it was a place where I would be challenged and pushed outside of my limits. But also find a new family in the basketball program.
What I like most about Siena College: I love my coaches and my team. They are everything I could have asked for in a program. But also the people in the community, the janitors who I see every morning, the people in dining halls and my friends in my classes. It's always a blessing to see them everyday.
What I like most about Siena Basketball: Although we are a small school, our expectations and standards are high. Everyday I love how we push each other and hold each other accountable. As a program we may seem crazy ambitious, but everyone in our program is committed and I'm truly living my dream.
What I like most about Coach Primm: His dedication to us and the game. I always knew I wanted a Coach who was as passionate about basketball as me, and Coach Primm is one of the most passionate and basketball genius people I have ever met. Every time I talk to him I learn something new.
Player I most relate to on the team (and why): I relate to Alden most on the team, she also has messed up feet like me, but also I feel like her work ethic and her values align extremely similar to me
Goal(s) for the upcoming season: Leave everything on the floor every single day. Everyday just to train and play as much as I can, to as high of intensity I can.
My pregame hype song is: Hustlers Ambition - 50 cent
My biggest fan is: My twin Hannah
The person I look up to the most (and why): My Mum, just how hard she works to help support me is admirable and not only that but truly she is the kindest person I know and that inspires me.
The best advice I ever received was: “When things are going bad: Don’t get all bummed out, don’t get startled, don’t get frustrated. No. Just look at the issue and say: “Good.” If you can say the word “good,” then guess what?
It means you’re still alive. It means you’re still breathing. And if you’re still breathing, that means you’ve still got some fight left in you. So get up, dust off, reload, recalibrate, re-engage – and go out on the attack.” - Jocko Willink
If I could meet anyone in the world, it would be (and why): David Goggins, he is one of the most inspiring people whose story I have heard. This guy has been through so much in his life and yet his challenges. David Goggins is an Ex Navy Seal and is now an ultra marathon runner.
If I could have dinner with any three people – dead or alive – they would be: Kobe Bryant, David Goggins, Jesus Christ
Favorites
TV Show: The Last Dance
Movie: Rocky l
Song: Juicy - Biggie
Athlete: Kobe
Animal: Dog
Ice cream flavor: Mint chocolate chip
Color: Orange
