Nick Richards

2017–20

FKingston, JamaicaThe Patrick School

NBA

Drafted by New Orleans Pelicans (#42)Currently: Chicago Bulls

Richards developed from a raw freshman into a dominant interior force as a junior in 2019-20, averaging 14.0 points, 7.8 rebounds, and 2.1 blocks while earning SEC Defensive Player of the Year. Drafted 42nd overall by the Charlotte Hornets, his patient development at Kentucky exemplified the value of multi-year college careers.

Season-by-Season Stats

Season	#	Class	GP	GS	PPG	RPG	APG	MPG	FG%	3P%	FT%
2017-18	#4	FR	37	37	5.1	4.4	0.2	14.7	61.6	0.0	71.8
2018-19	#4	SO	37	3	4.0	3.3	0.2	12.1	59.8	0.0	69.0
2019-20	#4	JR	31	30	14.0	7.8	0.2	29.6	64.2
Career		3 yrs	105	70	7.3	5.0	0.2	18.2
Career Totals					771 pts	527 reb	20 ast