Florida Basketball: Will Richard eclipses 1,000 career points

Feb 13, 2024; Gainesville, Florida, USA; Florida Gators guard Will Richard (5) dunks the ball
Feb 13, 2024; Gainesville, Florida, USA; Florida Gators guard Will Richard (5) dunks the ball / Matt Pendleton-USA TODAY Sports
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When he came to Florida Basketball from Belmont last season, Will Richard was seen as a steady scorer who could get double-digit points on most nights.

So, while Richard isn't necessarily a high-volume scorer, he was able to eclipse a personal milestone during the game against Georgia on Saturday.

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During his freshman campaign at Belmont, Richard put up 399 points, an average of 12.1 points per game. He transferred to Florida for his sophomore year and while he took two fewer shots per game, his overall field goal percentage went up, as did his free throw percentage.

Richard finished his sophomore year 333 points.

His efficiency has taken a dip this season, but he is still maintaining and average of 11.1 points per game. Against Georgia, Richard was able to knock down a pair of free throws in the first half to give him over 1,000 career points in college.

According to Florida's Media Guide, Richard is the 56th Gator to achieve 1,000 career points.