Nicholas Richards is a 7-foot (213 cm) professional basketball player who plays for the Charlotte Hornets in the NBA as of October 2024. Richards played college basketball for the Kentucky Wildcats men’s basketball at the University of Kentucky. He played 105 games for Kentucky as a center, where he scored 771 points, grabbed 527 rebounds, and made 146 blocks as per Sports-Reference.
Richards was drafted as the 42nd overall pick by the New Orleans Pelicans but was traded to the Charlotte Hornets right after. As of October 2024, he has not changed teams and has played 200 games for the Charlotte Hornets, scoring 1,349 points, grabbing 1,052 rebounds, and blocking 166 shots. Additionally, Richards has played for the Greensboro Swarm of the NBA G League.
Nick Richards’s Nationality
Nick Richards holds Jamaican nationality. He was born on November 29, 1997. Richards's talent was first discovered by Andre Ricketts during a summer camp in Jamaica, and he brought him to the United States.
Nick Richards’s Hometown
Nick Richard’s hometown is Kingston, Jamaica. After moving from Jamaica to the United States, he attended St. Mary’s High School in New York and then The Patrick School in New Jersey. He was a four-star rated recruit by 247Sports and had a grade rating of 98.
Nick Richards’s Birthplace
Nick Richards was born in the city of Kingston, Jamaica. He was named the McDonald's All-American in 2017 and the First Team All-Sec in 2020.
FAQs on Nick Richards
A. Nick Richards's jersey number is 4 in Charlotte Hornets.
A. Nick Richards has 4 years of experience in NBA.
A. Nick Richards weighs 245 lbs (111kg) as of October 2024.
A. Yes, Nick Richards played for the Greensboro Swarm in NBA G League in 2021.
