Top-25 2024 prospect Billy Richmond set to visit Arkansas

Memphis native and Camden (N.J.) four-star small forward Billy Richmond decommitted from Kentucky last week, and he has now locked in an official visit to Arkansas, according to On3’s Jamie Shaw.

The 6-foot-6, 200-pounder was one of a handful of commits and signees to back off their pledge to the Wildcats following the departure of head coach John Calipari, who left Lexington for the same position at Arkansas.

Now, the two will reunite in Fayetteville with a visit beginning on Wednesday as the Razorbacks look to add another piece to their 2024 recruiting class.

Richmond is the No. 24 overall prospect and No. 9 SF in the 2024 cycle, according to the On3 Industry Ranking, a weighted average that utilizes all four major recruiting media companies.

He was pledged to Kentucky since Dec. 21 and was the latest addition to the class, which at one point ranked No. 2 in the nation. Richmond, a Calipari legacy recruit, chose UK over Alabama, Memphis and LSU. His father, also named Billy Richmond, played for Calipari at Memphis during the early 2000s.

The Razorbacks recently landed a commitment from former Wildcats pledge Karter Knox, and have also signed Kentucky transfer center Zvonimir Ivisic to as well.

Billy Richmond Scouting Summary

“Billy Richmond is a connecting forward prospect. Standing at a lengthy 6-6, he has a projectable frame that should continue to add weight and not lose fluidity or explosion. He is a good passer, sees the floor well and properly weight passes at multiple levels. The jump shot needs work as it is flat and the shot load is inconsistent. Richmond puts pressure on the rim from the wing. He can quickly turn defense into offense with his anticipation and aggression in the passing lanes. A switchable defender able to guard on the ball or slide down to defend bigger forwards. He moves the ball well and looks to punish the rim in transition. The jump shot will need development.”