“These past two years have been the best of my life,” Richards said in a press release. “It’s been an incredible experience. I’ve learned a lot, but the job’s not done yet. BBN, are you ready for year three?”
We know it’s a big decision for the Wildcats and the layout of the 2019-20 roster, but why?
Here are five reasons why Kentucky fans should be excited about Richard sticking around for another season in Lexington:
It was a necessity
Before we get into the specifics of what Richards brings to the table as a player, the fact of the matter is that Kentucky needed a body in the frontcourt, and they needed one badly.