Nick Richards

Draft Notes

Richards has been making consistent improvements in his game and now projects as a sure-fire draft pick, after a solid third season in Lexington.

Early in his Kentucky career he didn’t live up to the hype but he became a productive player for the Cats and really emerged during his junior season.

He’s a springy 6-11 player with good length and nice mobility. He knows his role as a shot blocker and rebounder and seems to take pride in being a big man and doesn’t try to do too much.

On the offensive side he’s not likely to be a go-to option in the league but he gets buckets in the paint, using a baby hook or fighting for offensive rebounds and getting put-backs.

Comparisons

• JaVale McGee
• Tony Battie.

Draft Projection

late first to mid second round pick in the 2020 NBA Draft

2020 Centers

1. James Wiseman – 7-0 – Memphis
2. Onyeka Okongwu – 6-9 – USC
3. Isaiah Stewart – 6-9 – Washington 
4. Zeke Nnaji – 6-11 – Arizona 
5. Daniel Oturu – 6-10 – Minnesota
6. Vernon Carey Jr. – 6-10 – Duke
7. Steven Enoch – 6-10 – Louisville 
8. Nick Richards – 6-11 – Kentucky
9. Udoka Azubuike – 7-0 -Kansas
10. Omer Yurtseven – 7-0 – Georgetown