CHICAGO — Syracuse Orange guard Malachi Richardson is milking the new rule that allows prospects who don't hire agents the freedom to return to school within 10 days after the NBA draft combine.
He showed up to Chicago without representation but also had something to prove, considering he hadn't generated any real buzz throughout the year until the Orange's Final Four run. That's why Richardson raised eyebrows when he opted to sit out drills and five-on-five scrimmaging, a decision traditionally made by projected first-round players with more to lose than gain.
Surely, a few big games late in the season couldn't have helped Richardson, who shot 37 percent as a freshman, secure a top-30 spot in the draft—could it?
When asked what it will take for him to stay in the draft, Richardson told Bleacher Report: "A guaranteed first-round, early first-round spot."
Well, on Friday, ESPN's Chad Ford reported Richardson has told teams he'll keep his name in. If Richardson does indeed get selected in the first round, he might want to write a “how to” guide on taking adv ...
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