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Prior Relationship Helps Razorbacks Secure Commitment From 5-Star Forward

Arkansas’ newest forward follows Calipari to new home
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Camden's Billy Richmond reacts after a Camden basket during the boys basketball game.
Camden's Billy Richmond reacts after a Camden basket during the boys basketball game. | CHRIS LACHALL/USA TODAY NETWORK ATLANTIC

FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. — The Razorbacks have secured another commitment for the 2024 class as Billy Richmond, Jr. announced his pledge Friday morning.

Richmond visited Arkansas Wednesday for the first time since John Calipari took over the Razorbacks basketball program. Fellow freshman, Boogie Fland also visited the same day. According to Fland’s Instagram story, the duo were able to tour the basketball training facility and put up a few shots. They also walked around Bud Walton Arena and other places around campus during the visit.

He initially chose Kentucky over UConn, Alabama, Miami, Louisville, LSU, Memphis and many others. 

There’s a deep family relationship between the Richmond’s and Arkansas' new coach. Richmond’s father played for Calipari at Memphis from 2003-04 before finishing up at Vanderbilt.

The 6-foot-5, 200 pound wing played for his hometown high school in Camden, New Jersey and scored 18 points, seven rebounds, three assists and nearly two blocks per contest. 

As a senior, Richmond grew adept at drawing fouls which resulted in him sinking 82 of his 112 free throw attempts. He is an efficient shooter from two-point range, knocking down 60% of his shots inside the arc. 

Arkansas has signed former Kentucky center Ivonimir Ivisic, Karter Knox who is No. 19 player in the country according to 247sports, and a fellow 5-star in Fland.

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Jacob Davis
JACOB DAVIS

Jacob Davis is a reporter for Arkansas Razorbacks on SI, with a decade of experience covering high school and transfer portal recruiting. He has previously worked at Rivals, Saturday Down South, SB Nation and hosted podcasts with Bleav Podcast Network where his show was a finalist for podcast of the year. Native of El Dorado, he currently resides in Central Arkansas with his wife and daughter.