Kentucky Basketball: Kill a Streak in 40 Minutes with these 4 Easy Steps

LEXINGTON, KENTUCKY - JANUARY 29: John Calipari the head coach of the Kentucky Wildcats gives instructions to the team against the Vanderbilt Commodores at Rupp Arena on January 29, 2020 in Lexington, Kentucky. (Photo by Andy Lyons/Getty Images)
LEXINGTON, KENTUCKY - JANUARY 29: John Calipari the head coach of the Kentucky Wildcats gives instructions to the team against the Vanderbilt Commodores at Rupp Arena on January 29, 2020 in Lexington, Kentucky. (Photo by Andy Lyons/Getty Images) /
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Step 2.  Let Nick Richards do his thing!

ATHENS, GA – JANUARY 27: Nick Richards #4 of the Kentucky Wildcats dunks the ball during the first half of a game against the Georgia Bulldogs at Stegeman Coliseum on January 7, 2020 in Athens, Georgia. (Photo by Carmen Mandato/Getty Images)
ATHENS, GA – JANUARY 27: Nick Richards #4 of the Kentucky Wildcats dunks the ball during the first half of a game against the Georgia Bulldogs at Stegeman Coliseum on January 7, 2020 in Athens, Georgia. (Photo by Carmen Mandato/Getty Images) /

Nick Richards continues to build a strong case for SEC Player of the Year.

In a fairly quiet performance by his lofty standards, Nick Richards gave Kentucky Basketball 15 points and 7 rebounds. Richards played 32 minutes, shot a perfect 5-5 from the field, and hit 5 of his 6 free throw attempts.

Coming into yesterday’s game, Nick Richards leads the team in scoring (14.6 points per game), rebounding (8.3 per game), blocked shots (2.2 per game), and field goal percentage (65.8%).