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Will Richard

Guard · Memphis Grizzlies · 6'4", 190 lb · Florida · Drafted 56th overall, 2025
No. 56 pick (2025)2025 draft classFlorida
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In short

Will Richard is a guard the Memphis Grizzlies selected 56th overall (second round) in the 2025 NBA draft out of Florida. A young second-round pick — projected role, ratings and outlook.

Matchup model · next gameMedium confidenceWed, Nov 11
@Los Angeles LakersAggressive hedge & help
Proj. points
6.1
range 3.4–8.8
Line 6
51%
to go over
Team win
36%
110–114
Poi 6.1 Lean overReb 2.9 Lean underAss 2.8 Lean underPRA 11.8 Lean under
Likely on himMarcus Smart· 86 Perimeter DStrong defender
5+ pts64%10+ pts10%

Model lines Richard at 6.1 pts (range 3.4–8.8) vs a 6 line — roughly a coin flip to clear it (51%).

Model favors Los Angeles Lakers (64%), projected 110–114, ~224 total at 96.5 pace.

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Balladex Matchup Model — modeled from real roster ratings, scoring baselines & defender-matchup history. Schedule, availability & head-to-head samples are illustrative in this prototype; production wires live schedule, injury & player-tracking feeds. Not betting advice.
Scoring map · Will’s projected shot profile
Hottest: Rim 35% · Top of key 3 12%
Rim — 35% of scoring, 29% of shotsCorner 3 (L) — 5% of scoring, 5% of shotsWing 3 (L) — 10% of scoring, 10% of shotsTop of key 3 — 12% of scoring, 12% of shotsWing 3 (R) — 10% of scoring, 10% of shotsCorner 3 (R) — 5% of scoring, 5% of shotsMid-range (L) — 6% of scoring, 8% of shotsPaint — 11% of scoring, 14% of shotsMid-range (R) — 6% of scoring, 8% of shots
  • Rim35%
  • Top of key 312%
  • Paint11%
Projected shot profile — modeled from role, spacing & shooting splits. Not tracked shot data.
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Will Richard was a second-round pick (56th overall) in the 2025 NBA draft, headed to the Memphis Grizzlies out of Florida.

As a second-round pick with a limited NBA sample so far, this page carries Balladex projections rather than a full stat line.

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Draft
#56 2025 R2
Florida
Status
R2 pick
developing
Role
Guard
projected
LIFE

Roots & the rise

Will Richard is a 2025 second-round guard for the Memphis Grizzlies.

Selected 56th overall out of Florida, Richard is early in his NBA career.

This profile carries clearly-labeled Balladex projections rather than confirmed NBA stats, and updates as real box-score data lands.

Sources: 2025 NBA Draft results (Basketball-Reference / league results lists); projections by Balladex.

BEYOND THE GAME

Beyond the game

Richard joins the Memphis Grizzlies as a 2025 second-round pick out of Florida.

PERSONALITY

The person

A 2025 second-round guard out of Florida.

PLAYER DNA

Archetype & ratings

Archetype
Depth guard prospect
Temperament
Steady
Leadership
55/100
Scoring38
Playmaking38
Rebounding26
Perimeter D36
Rim protection24
Spacing38
Athleticism44
Clutch32
56th pick, 2025Florida
ANALYSIS

What the numbers say

The prospect projection

Richard projects as a depth guard prospect. Second-round role ratings here are a modest starting estimate, not a verdict.

ADVANCED

Advanced & historical

Advanced metrics

Draft
#56
2025 R2, Florida
Status
Developing
2025 class

Where he sits in history

2025Selected 56th overall (second round) by the Memphis Grizzlies.

Hardware

#56
2025 Draft pick (R2)
OUTLOOK

Where it's headed

AI-generated · updated 2025-26

A second-round guard carving out a role.

Will Richard's outlook is projection for now; Balladex replaces these estimates with real numbers as playing time accrues.

Contract

Status
Rookie scale / two-way range
Bottom line

Second-round flier at #56; check back as real stats accrue.

FAQ

Quick answers

Where was Will Richard drafted?

Will Richard was selected 56th overall (second round) by the Memphis Grizzlies in the 2025 NBA draft, out of Florida.

Does Richard have NBA stats yet?

The identity and draft facts are real; the ratings and outlook are Balladex projections, since he has a limited NBA sample.