Eric Richardson appeared in 15 games during his sophomore season at Rutgers-Camden, averaging 3.7 points, 1.0 rebounds and adding one steal, one assist and one blocked shot. He started four games late in the season, including a home game against The College of New Jersey (Jan. 17, 2007) in which he notched a career-high eight points, aided by 2-for-4 shooting from three-point range.

        Richardson also scored seven points against Widener University (Jan. 5) and six against Juniata (Jan. 3), while collecting a career-high four rebounds at Rowan University (Jan. 10) during the first start of his collegiate career.
        Richardson joined the Scarlet Raptors late in the second semester during the 2005-06 season, appearing in four February games. He scored one point, notched two rebounds and added two steals in 28 minutes of playing time.
        Richardson made his collegiate debut at Montclair State University (Feb. 4, 2006) and collected two rebounds, both off the defensive boards. He also added one steal. Richardson’s other steal, and his one point, came in a game against New Jersey City University (Feb. 15) in which he went 1-for-4 from the foul line.
        Richardson played his scholastic basketball at nearby Camden High School under legendary Head Coach Clarence Turner. He also was an Honor Roll and Principal’s List student who was a member of the Perfect Attendee Club.
        In addition to playing basketball at Rutgers-Camden, Richardson has served as a volunteer for various youth basketball clinics.
        A Criminal Justice major at Rutgers-Camden, Eric is the son of Brenda Richardson of Camden.