Former Gator Will Richard scores 30 in first NBA start

Former Gator Will Richard Scores 30 in First NBA Start

The Golden State Warriors played without their superstar Stephen Curry, but rookie Will Richard rose to the occasion during a narrow 121-116 defeat to the Sacramento Kings at the Golden 1 Center in Sacramento on Wednesday night.

Standout Performance by Will Richard

Making his first career start, Richard impressed by scoring 30 points on 10-for-15 shooting (66.7%) and 5-for-8 from three-point range (62.5%). He also contributed seven rebounds, three assists, and played 35 minutes on the court.

“Will was amazing,” Warriors coach Steve Kerr said. “From the beginning of camp, he’s shown he’s an NBA player with experience and poise. He doesn’t turn the ball over. He can handle the ball under pressure. This guy’s a hell of a player.”

Draft and College Background

The Warriors acquired Richard’s draft rights by trading up with the Memphis Grizzlies in the second round of the 2025 NBA draft.
The deal sent the Grizzlies the 59th pick and a conditional future second-round pick.
Richard played three years at Florida, becoming the first transfer commit under coach Todd Golden after transferring from Belmont.

Highlights

Will Richard's first career 30-point game came in his first NBA start, underscoring his potential at the professional level.

Author's summary: Will Richard delivered an impressive 30-point debut start for the Warriors, showing maturity and skill that signal a promising NBA future.

WCJB | TV20 — 2025-11-06