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Will Richard scores 22 points, No. 7 Florida holds off UNC rally to remain unbeaten with 90-84 win

Will Richard scored 22 points, Alijah Martin added 19 points and No. 7 Florida held off a furious second half rally by North Carolina to remain unbeaten with a 90-84 victory in the...

3 DAYS AGO • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Bounce-back showing with 16 Richard amassed 16 points (5-12 FG, 2-8 3Pt, 4-4 FT), six rebounds, two assists, one block and two steals over 31 minutes during Saturday's 83-66 victory over Arizona State.

Impact Richard was coming off two straight rough outings in which he shot just 21.4 percent from the floor combined. The guard bounced back with 16 points despite only shooting 20.0 percent from deep. Richard has still been a solid scorer this season at 12.0 points-per-game, but he's taken a back seat to the brilliance of Walter Clayton and Alijah Martin.

6 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Steady force early Richard racked up 20 points (8-15 FG, 3-9 3Pt, 1-2 FT), seven rebounds, two assists and one steal over 30 minutes during Tuesday's 84-60 win over Florida A&M.

Impact Like several of his fellow Gators, Richard hasn't had the hottest start from downtown. That hasn't stopped him from being aggressive (12.2 shots per game) and he's hit at least 20 points twice in five games. He also has at least five boards in every contest.

NOVEMBER 20 • ROTOWIRE

Will Richard and Walter Clayton Jr. lead the way as No. 21 Florida handles Florida A&M 84-60

Will Richard scored 20 points, Walter Clayton Jr. added 17 and No. 21 Florida led the entire way in an 84-60 victory over Florida A&M on Tuesday night

NOVEMBER 20 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Clayton and Richard come up big for No. 21 Florida in 98-83 victory over South Florida

Walter Clayton Jr. scored 29 points, Will Richard added 25 and No. 21 Florida overcame a 13-point deficit to beat South Florida 98-83 in their season opener

NOVEMBER 5 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Entering draft, keeps eligibility Richard will enter the 2024 NBA Draft while maintaining collegiate eligibility, according to his announcement Wednesday.

Impact This is Richard's last chance to enter the 2024 NBA Draft by choice, so his entry makes sense. However, him getting drafted is not a certainty, so he has kept his collegiate eligibility in case he wants to back out. Potentially good news for Florida fans, Richard will be part of the Gators' program should he withdraw. Now, all that remains is his final decision.

APRIL 17 • ROTOWIRE

Tyrese Samuel, Will Richard talk upcoming NCAA Tournament appearance The No. 7-seeded Gators will take on Boise State or Colorado at 4:30 p.m. Friday on TBS.

MARCH 19 • 247SPORTS.COM

Richard and Clayton shine as Florida knocks off No. 16 Alabama 105-87 and improves to 14-1 at home

Will Richard scored 23 points, Walter Clayton Jr. added 22 and Florida handled No. 16 Alabama 105-87 to stay in contention for a top four seed in the upcoming Southeastern Conferen...

MARCH 6 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Will Richard scores 21 as No. 24 Florida cruises past Vanderbilt Will Richard led the way with 21 points and Walter Clayton Jr.came up just short of his fifth consecutive game with at least 20 points as No...

FEBRUARY 24 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM

FEBRUARY 24 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM

Will Richard discusses upcoming sold-out contest with Auburn, leadership role with Gators Richard is 12 points away from eclipsing the 1,000-point mark in his career

FEBRUARY 9 • 247SPORTS.COM

Richard hits 5 3s, scores 17 points, Samuel adds double-double in Florida's 96-57 win over Grambling

Will Richard scored 17 points, hitting five 3-pointers, Tyrese Samuel added 15 points and 10 rebounds and Florida defeated Grambling 96-57 on Friday for the Gators’ fifth straight...

DECEMBER 22, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Richard scores 20 points to lead Florida past Florida A&M 89-68

Will Richard scored 20 points and Walter Clayton Jr., scored 18 points and Florida beat Florida A&M 89-68

NOVEMBER 15, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Gators Have Patiently Waited for Will Richard's Scoring Outburst Will Richard’s impressive scoring outburst against Georgia is a welcomed and long-awaited sight for Florida basketball.

MARCH 1, 2023 • SACBEE.COM

Richard his 5 3s, scores 24 as Florida beats Georgia

Will Richard hit five 3-pointers and finished with 24 points, Myreon Jones had a double-double and Florida beat Georgia 77-67 to snap a three-game losing streak

MARCH 1, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Will Richard's Explosive Scoring Effort Propels Florida to Win at Georgia The Florida Gators ride the coattails of sophomore wing Will Richard’s 24 points en route to a 77-67 victory over Georgia in Athens.

MARCH 1, 2023 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM

Solid performance in win Richard had 13 points (5-7 FG, 1-3 3Pt, 2-2 FT) and three rebounds in 27 minutes during Wednesday's 79-64 win over Ole Miss.

Impact The 6-foot-4 guard was great from the field shooting 71.4 percent on seven field goal attempts, well also knocking one down from beyond the three-point line. Richard is averaging 10.3 points and 4.4 rebounds in 27.8 minutes per game this season. Expect him to continue to contribute offensively for the Gators.

FEBRUARY 16, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Will Richard talks Florida slow starts, Mississippi State The Gators are 10-8 overall entering play against the Bulldogs on Saturday

JANUARY 21, 2023 • 247SPORTS.COM

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Will Richard scores 22 points, No. 7 Florida holds off UNC rally to remain unbeaten with 90-84 win

Will Richard and Walter Clayton Jr. lead the way as No. 21 Florida handles Florida A&M 84-60

Clayton and Richard come up big for No. 21 Florida in 98-83 victory over South Florida

Richard and Clayton shine as Florida knocks off No. 16 Alabama 105-87 and improves to 14-1 at home

Florida takes on Georgia after Richard's 23-point performance

Richard leads Florida against No. 6 Kentucky after 22-point game

Richard has 22, Pullin 16 to lead Florida's 97-72 rout of Quinnipiac

Richard hits 5 3s, scores 17 points, Samuel adds double-double in Florida's 96-57 win over Grambling

Richard scores 20 points to lead Florida past Florida A&M 89-68

Richard his 5 3s, scores 24 as Florida beats Georgia