Four-Star SF Billy Richmond names top 8 schools

Camden (N.J.) High four-star small forward Billy Richmond is down to eight schools, he tells On3. Moving forward, the 6-foot-6, 200-pound rising senior will consider Alabama, Kansas, Kentucky, Louisville, LSU, Memphis, Miami, and Texas.

Richmond has not yet taken any official visits, however, he’s unofficially visited both Kentucky and Memphis in the past. He’s also scheduled five upcoming official visits — LSU on September 8-10, Kentucky on September 15-17, Memphis on September 29-31, Kansas on October 6-8, and Alabama on October 20-22.

Along with his eight finalists, the Memphis native also received offers from Villanova, Kansas State, UConn, Michigan, Mississippi State, Seton Hall, and others.

Richmond ranks as the No. 32 overall prospect in the 2024 class, according to the On3 Industry Ranking, a weighted average that utilizes all four major recruiting media companies. He’s also the No. 14 small forward in the class.

It should also be noted that Richmond’s father, Billy Richmond Jr., played for John Calipari at Memphis from 2002-04. Richmond also played last high school season with Kentucky freshman Aaron Bradshaw and DJ Wagner at Camden High.

Richmond talks programs involved

In a recent interview with On3, Billy Richmond discussed several schools involved in his recruitment.

Kentucky: “It’s kind of like a home environment. I’ve been there a couple of times. I’ve got friends and brothers up there in DJ (Wagner) and Aaron (Bradshaw). They have a great coaching staff.”

Alabama: “It just really fits my game style. Big guards come out of Alabama like Brandon Miller. Coach Nate (Oats) is a great coach.”

Kansas: “I was kind of a Kansas fan when I was young. I’ve been to a couple of games when I was younger because my uncle used to live out there. They’ve just been watching my games and staying in touch.”

Richmond also mentioned previously that head coaches from Memphis, Kentucky, and Alabama all have their head coaches spearheading his recruitment.