Arkansas forward Billy Richmond has confirmed that he will remain in the NBA Draft, a move that reshapes the Razorbacks’ plans for the upcoming season.
Combine Highlights and Draft Outlook
At the NBA Draft Combine he measured 6‑foot‑5.75 with a 6‑foot‑8 wingspan, and his shooting drills revealed a 68 percent success rate in three‑point star work and an 80 percent free‑throw conversion. Despite those numbers, scouts have flagged his jump shot, noting a 25 percent three‑point clip for the season.
Richmond’s camp indicated that the player’s primary focus is on refining his perimeter game before the June 23‑24 draft at Barclays Center in Brooklyn.
Rebuilding the Razorbacks
Arkansas has already secured verbal commitments from Furman center Cooper Bowser and Georgia guard Jeremiah Wilkinson, while also landing five‑star freshmen Jordan Smith, Abdou Toure and JJ Andrews. The influx of talent aims to fill the void left by Richmond’s departure and to bolster a roster that finished the season with a modest record.
Among the returning players, Darius Acuff, the SEC Player of the Year, is projected as a lottery pick, adding further intrigue to the draft landscape.