As John Calipari’s team hits midseason speed bumps, the head coach is unconcerned by the temporary struggles. However, there’s one thing this team is still missing: a rim protector.
“Coach is basically emphasizing that if I’m a rim protector, we’re probably going to win a national championship,” Richards said this afternoon. “That’s one of the key things we need to win a national championship, is a rim protector.
Richards has shown at times that the can fill that void. Against North Carolina Richards had two blocks and six rebounds, and last Tuesday he recorded a pair of blocks against Texas A&M.