Nick Richards was the story of Kentucky’s first game in the Bahamas, scoring 19 points off 6-7 from the floor at 7-8 from the free throw line. Big man guru Kenny Payne was thrilled with Richards’ progress, but said the true test will come tonight.
“Very proud [of Nick]. Really want to know what he does tonight to build on that because he was really dominant. I need to see him take it another step because there’s more in him.”
Payne confirmed that all Richards needed to do was get out of his own way mentally.
“That’s all it is.