Dude has been through so much in three years here and today he LAID HIS *** ON THE LINE in the most important regular season game of the year.
Hats off Big Fella!
Hats off Big Fella!
Nick Richards appreciation thread.
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Said in post game comments “I’m hurting but this was for BBN.”
Welcome home Nick.
Welcome home Nick.
He's been coming out all season, he just had two bad games in Vegas. He will likely have a couple more bad ones before seasons end, but he is 100× better than he was his last 2 years.
Yep. He played like a man today on both ends of the floor. His timing on his blocking ability has improved greatly. Also being able to play with 4 fouls for as long as he did shows maturity. Congratulations Nick on a game well played!
That comment is why I keep pulling for him to have days like today!! Thank you Nick!!!
you are right but he has disappeared in some big games this year Remember the 2 points 0 rebound game
I wasn't sure I would ever say this but if Nick fouls out we don't win this game. He came up big in crunch time which he has never done before. He took 2 charges with 4 fouls. Moved his feet and played with great energy all night. Then scores 7 huge points in OT when we were down 3 with 2:23 to go. Big time game for the big guy. Hope this gives him confidence that he can do it against anybody. We're a different team if he plays like that.
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All forgiven for at least 48 hours. Dude whipped it out today and balled. Earned the right to where that jersey for awhile.
Exceeding any and all expectations I had for him for this season. Truly been great to watch. Gives me hope for EJ, Whitney and anybody else that might not be an instant superstar.
I have bashed him for awhile called him stone hands with other names. The facts remain these kids play their tales off every single time. This is fir you Mr Richards hats off young fella.
Nick Richards... “You’ve come a long way Baby” like the old commercial said. He has improved every year, especially since last year. IMO the key was learning to play without getting in foul trouble. Kenny Payne has really helped him with his inside game and footwork. Also, his hands are a lot better; I remember he had trouble dunking the ball his first year... I love seeing players return and develop, just like in the old days.
He was a difference maker the last 5 minutes of regulation and in OT. Very good on the boards early in the game and great job getting in defensive position in the 2nd half drawing 2-3 charges all while being in foul trouble. Hats off to you NR, great game in when sorely needed.
Started strong, team dipped without him, and then he closed it out. This is his day!
Richards played BIG against Great competition today huge progression. He looked like a leader today.
Nick did a great job, he can help get us to the final four this yr.
Got to give it up for him, plays the last 8 minutes of regulation and the entire OT with 4 fouls, and plays great - never expected that.
Play that hard every game and we can be a lot better. Really proud of how hard he played. Two foul calls on him that shouldn't have been and his contribution could have been even bigger!
We don’t win that game without his effort, intensity, and production.
Hats off to you NR!
Hats off to you NR!
No, I don't remember that game......I remember today's effort.......
LOVED his heart and effort today. Aside from muscle, hustle, discipline, etc., dude stepped up and nailed 3 FT under huge pressure. If he wasn't at UK, the story would be his Jr. year development, not that it's taken this long. You be you, NR...great game and thank you!
Big props to Nick.
This was his best game as a Cat in terms of productivity against high-caliber opponent. He made huge plays in OT and played smart to stay in the game as long as he did with 4 fouls.
This was his best game as a Cat in terms of productivity against high-caliber opponent. He made huge plays in OT and played smart to stay in the game as long as he did with 4 fouls.
Nick played great today. When he plays like this, we are a championship level team. The refs kind of screwed him against OSU. I thought they were going to do it again today (actually they did a little), but he played big and smart with 4 fouls on him.