Will Richard, who played the 2021-22 season at Belmont before finishing his career at Florida, was selected by the Golden State Warriors (via Memphis with pick No. 56 overall) in the Second Round of the 2025 NBA Draft.
Richard was the second OVC player drafted in 2025, joining former Morehead State player Johni Broome. It marks the first time since 2019 (Ja Morant and Dylan Windler) that two former OVC players were selected in the same draft class. All-time the OVC has now had 132 players selected in the NBA Draft since the event began in 1947.
Richard was named to the 2021-22 OVC All-Newcomer Team in his lone season in the League. That season Richard played in 33 games and averaged 12.1 points, 6.0 rebounds, 1.8 assists and 1.2 steals/game.
Richard played his final three seasons at Florida, helping the Gators win the 2025 NCAA Men's Basketball Championship.