Former Florida Gators standout guard Will Richard is embarking on his NBA career with the Golden State Warriors after being selected No. 56 overall in the second round of the NBA Draft.

Richard played an instrumental role in anchoring Florida’s backcourt during their national championship run, establishing a national reputation as a hard-nosed 3-and-D prospect. His physical perimeter defense, rebounding tenacity, and disciplined spot-up shooting made him one of college basketball’s most well-rounded guards.

Transitioning to the Golden State system, Richard joins an organization that heavily prioritizes off-ball movement and high-IQ defensive rotators. Early summer workouts have showcased his ability to execute within motion-heavy offensive sets while maintaining strong physical positioning against larger wing defenders.

Building Two-Way Depth in the Bay Area

As he competes for rotational minutes during training camp, Richard’s mature playstyle and championship experience give Golden State a promising young guard capable of making immediate contributions on both ends of the floor.

Rookie Season Overview

Drafted out of Florida as a national champion, Richard carved out an immediate rotational role under coach Steve Kerr.
Appeared in 69 regular-season games (starting 21), averaging 6.4 points, 2.5 rebounds, and 20 minutes per contest.
Highlighted his early upside by scoring a career-high 30 points in his first career start against the Sacramento Kings.
Hit the typical “rookie wall” in the second half of the season due to physical and mental fatigue, seeing his shooting numbers dip.