Nick Richards
FILE - Rhode Island's Jacob Toppin reacts as he runs the court during an NCAA college basketball game against Dayton, in Dayton, Ohio, in this Tuesday, Feb. 11, 2020, file photo. The No. 10 Wildcats lost five starters among nine departures from last season. The addition of former Rhode Island forward Jacob Toppin should provide some much needed experience. (AP Photo/Aaron Doster, File)
No. 10 Kentucky once again welcomes cadre of new players

By Gary B. Graves Nov. 11, 2020 02:42 PM EST

FILE - Kentucky's Keion Brooks Jr. (12) dunks near Fairleigh Dickinson's Elyjah Williams (21) during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game in Lexington, Ky., in this Saturday, Dec. 7, 2019, file photo. The No. 10 Wildcats lost five starters among nine departures from last season including Southeastern Conference Player of the Year Immanuel Quickley and All-SEC first teamer Nick Richards. That left sophomore forward Keion Brooks Jr. as the lone returning regular after starting six of 31 games.(AP Photo/James Crisp, File)
Fairleigh Dickinson Knights at Kentucky Wildcats 12/7/2019

Nov. 11, 2020 11:46 AM EST

Kentucky forward Nick Richards (4) drives during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game against Florida Saturday, March 7, 2020, in Gainesville, Fla. (AP Photo/Alan Youngblood)
Kentucky's Richards is fourth player to enter NBA draft

Apr. 14, 2020 01:56 PM EDT

Kentucky's Ashton Hagans, left, looks for an opening against Auburn's Anfernee McLemore (24) during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game in Lexington, Ky., Saturday, Feb. 29, 2020. (AP Photo/James Crisp)
Kentucky point guard Ashton Hagans will enter NBA draft

Apr. 05, 2020 05:08 PM EDT

FILE - In this Dec. 28, 2019, file photo, Kentucky's Immanuel Quickley celebrates after an overtime win against Louisville in an NCAA college basketball game in Lexington, Ky. Quickley was selected to the Associated Press All-SEC first team announced Tuesday, March 10, 2020. (AP Photo/James Crisp, File)
Mississippi State's Perry, Arkansas' Jones share SEC honors

By Pete Iacobelli Mar. 10, 2020 11:17 AM EDT

Florida forward Keyontae Johnson (11) goes for the dunk against Kentucky forward Nick Richards (4) during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game Saturday, March 7, 2020, in Gainesville, Fla. (AP Photo/Alan Youngblood)
No. 6 Kentucky rallies from 18 down, stuns Florida 71-70

By Mark Long Mar. 07, 2020 03:25 PM EST

Kentucky's Ashton Hagans, left, looks for an opening against Auburn's Anfernee McLemore (24) during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game in Lexington, Ky., Saturday, Feb. 29, 2020. (AP Photo/James Crisp)
No. 6 Kentucky without point guard Ashton Hagans at Florida

By Mark Long Mar. 07, 2020 01:26 PM EST

Kentucky's EJ Montgomery, left, passes the ball away from Tennessee's Yves Pons (35) during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game, Tuesday, March 3, 2020, in Lexington, Ky. (AP Photo/James Crisp)
Fulkerson scores 27, Tennessee stuns No. 6 Kentucky 81-73

By Gary B. Graves Mar. 03, 2020 11:22 PM EST

Auburn head coach Bruce Pearl directs his team during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game against Kentucky in Lexington, Ky., Saturday, Feb. 29, 2020. (AP Photo/James Crisp)
No. 8 Kentucky tops No. 15 Auburn 73-66 to clinch SEC title

By Gary B. Graves Feb. 29, 2020 06:22 PM EST

Kentucky guard Immanuel Quickley (5) looks to pass the ball as Texas A&M guard Andre Gordon (20) defends during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game Tuesday, Feb. 25, 2020, in College Station, Texas. (AP Photo/Sam Craft)
Quickley scores 30 as No. 8 Kentucky downs Texas A&M 69-60

By Kristie Rieken Feb. 25, 2020 09:09 PM EST

Florida's Kerry Blackshear Jr., middle, stumbles between Kentucky's Nick Richards (4) and Ashton Hagans (0) in the first half of an NCAA college basketball game in Lexington, Ky., Saturday, Feb. 22, 2020. (AP Photo/James Crisp)
Quickley's 26 points lift No. 10 Kentucky past Florida 65-59

By Gary B. Graves Feb. 22, 2020 08:27 PM EST

LSU coach Will Wade voices his displeasure about a foul called on one of the team's players during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game against Kentucky, Tuesday, Feb. 18, 2020, in Baton Rouge, La. (AP Photo/Bill Feig)
Quickley leads No. 10 Kentucky past slumping LSU 79-76

By Brett Martel Feb. 18, 2020 11:36 PM EST

Kentucky's Immanuel Quickley (5) passes near Mississippi's Blake Hinson (0) and Khadim Sy (3) in the first half of an NCAA college basketball game in Lexington, Ky., Saturday, Feb. 15, 2020. (AP Photo/James Crisp)
No. 12 Kentucky edges Mississippi 67-62 for 4th straight win

By Gary B. Graves Feb. 15, 2020 04:33 PM EST

Kentucky guard Ashton Hagans (0) celebrates as he walks off the court after the team's win against Vanderbilt in an NCAA college basketball game Tuesday, Feb. 11, 2020, in Nashville, Tenn. Kentucky won 78-64. (AP Photo/Mark Zaleski)
No. 12 Kentucky rallies from 14 down, beats Vanderbilt 78-64

By Teresa M. Walker Feb. 11, 2020 09:15 PM EST

Kentucky head coach John Calipari gives instruction to forward EJ Montgomery (23) during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game against Tennessee, Saturday, Feb. 8, 2020, in Knoxville, Tenn. Kentucky won 77-64. (AP Photo/Wade Payne)
No. 15 Kentucky finally wins at Tennessee with 77-64 triumph

By Steve Megargee Feb. 08, 2020 03:18 PM EST

Kentucky's EJ Montgomery (23) shoots while defended by Mississippi State's Tyson Carter, left, and Abdul Ado during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game in Lexington, Ky., Tuesday, Feb. 4, 2020. Kentucky won 80-72. (AP Photo/James Crisp)
No. 11 Auburn hosts No. 18 LSU in Top 25 SEC showdown

By John Zenor Feb. 07, 2020 04:00 AM EST

Mississippi State's Reggie Perry, right, shoots while defended by Kentucky's Nick Richards, middle, and EJ Montgomery, left, during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game in Lexington, Ky., Tuesday, Feb. 4, 2020. Kentucky won 80-72. (AP Photo/James Crisp)
No. 15 Kentucky bounces back to beat Mississippi State 80-72

By Gary B. Graves Feb. 04, 2020 11:30 PM EST

Kentucky guard Tyrese Maxey (3) snags a rebound from Auburn during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game Saturday, Feb. 1, 2020, in Auburn, Ala. (AP Photo/Julie Bennett)
Doughty, No. 17 Auburn top No. 13 Kentucky 75-66

By John Zenor Feb. 01, 2020 08:41 PM EST

South Carolina guard Destanni Henderson, right, drives around Georgia guard Maya Caldwell during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game Sunday, Jan. 26, 2020, in Athens, Ga. (AP Photo/Tami Chappell)
No. 13 Kentucky visits No. 17 Auburn in SEC showdown

By Gary B. Graves Jan. 31, 2020 04:48 AM EST

Kentucky's Immanuel Quickley (5) shoots the ball for three points during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game against Texas Tech, Saturday, Jan. 25, 2020, in Lubbock, Texas. (AP Photo/Brad Tollefson)
No. 15 Kentucky pulls out 76-74 OT win at No. 18 Texas Tech

Jan. 25, 2020 10:24 PM EST