“After discussing my options with Coach Cal and my family, I decided to enter my name into the NBA Draft,” Richards said. “Using the rules in place, I want to explore every option to see where my game is.”
Like E.J. Montgomery, Richards will keep the door open to potentially return to UK for another season. Unlike Montgomery, Richards did not specifically state what he wants to hear from NBA officials.
“If it isn’t my time, I’ll be more than excited to suit up for there best fans in the country again next season and chase our goal of winning a championship.