According to Adam Zagoria of ZagsBlog.com, Kentucky big man Nick Richards is also headed to the NBA Draft.
Zagoria reports:
Kentucky sophomore guard Immanuel Quickley became the latest Wildcat to declare for the NBA Draft on Monday, and junior Nick Richards will also declare, sources said.
Zagoria adds:
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As for Richards, the 6-11 big man improved dramatically this season, averaging 14.0 points, 7.8 rebounds and 2.1 blocks after averaging 4.0 points, 3.3 rebounds and 1.3 blocks as a sophomore.
As reported here earlier this season, Richards, a native of Jamaica who picked up the game late in life, impressed NBA scouts with his play this season.
“He’s starting to wow people, great game tonight,” one NBA scout said. “I love his energy level and he has good lateral quickness for his size.”
