I love the fact that after last season...Nick came in Coach Cal's office and told him, "I'm not ready and I'm coming back."
Nick Richards
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Nick's numbers through five games:
14.8 ppg
7.2 rpg
1.6 bpg
Most of us asked for something close to 9 and 6 at season's start. The problem hasn't been Nick, it's been the abysmal perimeter shooting and crap-stain assist numbers from the guards.
14.8 ppg
7.2 rpg
1.6 bpg
Most of us asked for something close to 9 and 6 at season's start. The problem hasn't been Nick, it's been the abysmal perimeter shooting and crap-stain assist numbers from the guards.
To me Nick is the best surprise so far of this year. We really need him to be this version of himself all year.
I’m glad to see a Nick thread that isn’t full of statements like “he is what he is” and “we all know what Nick is going to provide” and “nick will never amount to anything”.
I wanted Nick to come back for his senior year, but if he keeps this up I’ll not sure that will happen. He has gotten better every year and I’m sure there will be some more stumbles and bad games, but anyone who can’t see his improved is not looking.
I wanted Nick to come back for his senior year, but if he keeps this up I’ll not sure that will happen. He has gotten better every year and I’m sure there will be some more stumbles and bad games, but anyone who can’t see his improved is not looking.
No reason to even start speculation on what he will or won’t do at the end of the year. Just keep improving and let the chips fall where they may.
As simple as it sounds, I’ve been most pleasantly surprised by his ability to actually catch passes this year.
I have been a big critic of Richards in the past, but I have to admit he's playing improved basketball (even if he occasionally reverts and throws an easy outlet pass into the seats.) He's arguably our 2nd or 3rd most important player to stay healthy.
Like I said I’ll believe it when I see it. I don’t believe he is a high D1 center.
Competition is definitely a factor at this point until he proves otherwise, but here’s the thing: we played cupcakes last year too - he didn’t put up these types of numbers.
It’s very clear to anyone with functioning eyes that he has made major improvements to his game and is playing with confidence and grit.
Gonna be huge for our team, as we continue to develop cohesion and chemistry.
It’s very clear to anyone with functioning eyes that he has made major improvements to his game and is playing with confidence and grit.
Gonna be huge for our team, as we continue to develop cohesion and chemistry.
Can hit free throws at that size how rare is that
Dude blocked 6 shots vs NC last year. He can do it vs any competition. Staying out of foul trouble is all he needs to do and he will be fine
Nope he has never ever played five games like this and been consistent not one time thru either his first two seasons.
And he has a longer leash this year because Cal was unable to recruit over him. Now he gets the chance to play through a mistake without getting immediately benched.
Nick is much improved. He’s still not going to be a guy you want to rely on in the tournament. An example of this was when we were down 5 to Evansville, and we ran the ball through him in the post. We got nothing out of it. He’s vital to the teams success, but he’s never going to be someone I rely on down the stretch to win me a basketball game.
The problem with Nick has always been confidence. Hes always had great talent.
thats the spirit. with such amazing fan support, why would kids ever want to leave the program
Everything isn’t rainbows and glitter. I hope the guy has turned a corner but I’m realistic in that I don’t think he has just based on what I’ve seen of him playing against the competition.
richards has gotten more crap from uk fans this season than sestina. think about that for a second.
if you are really being "realistic"....
One other thought we won’t know what Richards really is for us until we play a few games against teams with a big man who can bang with nick. I think he can step up to the occasion but last night that team didn’t have size. The other issue with nick is will whoever is at the 4 carry their water to keep nick out of foul trouble
I would like to see Richard's guard with a little better hand positioning. He tends to keep them below his waste a little to much.
If he can get his hand or hands up around shoulder level I think he would find himself blocking more shots instead of being a split second late so much.
Besides that I'm ecstatic with the way he has played and showing some enthusiasm as well.
He may be our best shooter inside the arc.
If he can get his hand or hands up around shoulder level I think he would find himself blocking more shots instead of being a split second late so much.
Besides that I'm ecstatic with the way he has played and showing some enthusiasm as well.
He may be our best shooter inside the arc.
Richards was recruited as a 5 star prospect that has considered entering the NBA draft. Now compare the 2.
What’s this? ZayCLODbeetlebreath makes a token positive post about Richards as cover so he can bash him to bits later?
I mean hes played horrible against horrible teams quite a few times. Also he played pretty well against Michigan State and they are probably a final 4 team. Hes showing improvement. Just hope he keeps it up.
As I recall he did his job. Someone else was going off in that game.
We played that kind of competition the last two years as well and he did not do as well so, I don't think it is just the level of competition.
Yes, smart coaches and team members ride the hot hand and that was Maxey vs Michigan St.. Nick played solid in that game plugging the middle coming off of an ankle injury. Also, he only played about half of the game (25 minutes foul trouble).
No, of course it hasn’t. This board has a number of basketball dimwits that think if you ain’t scoring you ain’t ****
If Nick is not a "a high D1 center", then how many such guys do you think there actually are in college basketball this year?
If you're talking "true" centers around Nick's size, then the list of centers better than him is small indeed. Wiseman ..and probably Blackshear, Azubuike, Carey and ...umm, can you guys help me out here?
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Keep believing in Nick. He’s proven he’s a liability. You can keep hoping he is more than what he actually is.
See, coming into the season I had very little confidence in Nick to be anything beyond a serviceable backup (which is fine). Staying all in on Nick as a “liability” at this point I think is a little uncalled for.
Don’t worry you’ll be proven correct soon enough. The real season will eventually start.
