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Camden’s Billy Richmond commits to Kentucky, following DJ Wagner and Aaron Bradshaw

On Thursday, senior wing Billy Richmond became the latest in a long line of Camden High basketball stars to commit to Kentucky coach John Calipari.

On Thursday, senior wing Billy Richmond became the latest in a long line of Camden High basketball stars to commit to coach . Richmond, who is rated a four-star recruit by both ESPN and 247 Sports, choose Calipari and out of a final four of Kentucky, Memphis, LSU, and Alabama. He announced his decision live on video with Stadium’s Shams Charania.

Richmond’s former Camden teammates DJ Wagner and Aaron Bradshaw are currently freshmen at Kentucky, with a third local, Imhotep Charter’s Justin Edwards, also a freshman in Lexington.

At 6-foot-5, 200 pounds and growing, Richmond is best known for his athleticism and ability to get to the basket. Richmond has guard skills and says his biggest priority is continuing to work on his jump shot. He is rated a top-35 recruit by both ESPN (No. 34) and 247 Sports (No. 24) and is ranked the No. 2 player in New Jersey by the latter.

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On This Day In UK Basketball History

On February 18, 1903, State College (Kentucky) records its first win, an 11-10 decision over Lexington YMCA. The Wildcats finished that first season with a 1-2 record.

 

On February 18, 1909, with a 28-23 win over Cincinnati, Kentucky clinched its first winning season in school history. Following a “Senior Day” loss to Central University, the Wildcats ended the year with a 5-4 record.

 

On February 18, 1950, Bill Spivey scored 40 points against Georgia Tech.

 

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