Elizabeth (N.J.) Patrick School big man Nick Richards broke the seal on the 2017 class, committing to the Wildcats during a ceremony at his school Thursday.

 

The 6-foot-11, 235-pounder, who is ranked 14th overall and the No. 2 center prospect in the 2017 class according to the industry-average 247Sports Composite, chose Kentucky over Syracuse and Arizona.

 

 

Nick Richards commits to Kentucky

Excellent rim protector and can dominate on the glass. Better post game than he typically gets credit for, but still need some work offensively. Should be able to anchor the defense fairly quickly...

Excellent rim protector and can dominate on the glass. Better post game than he typically gets credit for, but still need some work offensively. Should be able to anchor the defense fairly quickly...

 

Of UK's recent big men, who does he compare to the most?

Of UK's recent big men, who does he compare to the most?

 

The comparison I saw was Willie...

Of UK's recent big men, who does he compare to the most?

 

I don't do player comps. Not fair to the kids IMO...

Excellent rim protector and can dominate on the glass. Better post game than he typically gets credit for, but still need some work offensively. Should be able to anchor the defense fairly quickly...

 

Is he a shot blocker? I miss the days of AD and his blocking skills.