Nick Richards leaving Kentucky’s exhibition game Sunday with his ankle injury was something no fan wanted to see.
The Cats’ limited depth in the frontcourt is already something that could throttle their potential, especially a junior player with the experience that Richards has.
Thankfully, it sounds like it’s nothing major and shouldn’t keep him out too long.
On Thursday, the school announced Richards had a sprained left ankle and was listed as day to day. That would suggest there’s a shot he could return next week for the Champions Classic, but even if he doesn’t play, he should be back sooner rather than later.