It’s simple to get caught up within the hype of Kentucky‘s rivalry win over Louisville and just how good the current Cats look, but let’s not overlook the long run is vivid, too. And it bought an entire lot brighter forward of tip-off contained in the Yum! Center on Thursday, as ’24 four-star wing Billy Richmond introduced his long-awaited dedication.
It’s one which has been anticipated for the Wildcats, however that doesn’t make it any much less vital. A defense-first wing with size and athleticism, the child can go and is an ideal complementary piece alongside this system’s different signees.
Richmond’s addition is welcomed and must be celebrated once more — as a result of why not?
“Today isn’t about me. It’s about all of the hours in the gym, the work that nobody saw to get me here,” Richmond stated in his dedication video. “It’s about doing it for my buddies, household, coaches, trainers and everybody who believed in me alongside the way in which. Today is about leaving a legacy. From Memphis, to the circuit, to the High, in the present day is concerning the future and what’s subsequent.
“Thank you to all of the coaches who recruited me, it’s been a long journey. But I’ve made my decision. BBN, what’s good? Go Big Blue!”
Kentucky unofficially introduced his dedication shortly after his resolution, John Calipari walking down his corridor of accolades and previous stars — Richmond drawing Michael Kidd-Gilchrist and Keldon Johnson comparisons — and shutting together with his patented wink.
What are the Cats getting within the 6-6 wing? See for your self with a few of his recent highlights:
Welcome to the household, Billy Richmond.
