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Oregon Basketball: Breaking down the 2018 recruiting class for the Ducks

By Lukas Harkins

GLENDALE, AZ - APRIL 01: Oregon Ducks fans look on in the game against the North Carolina Tar Heels during the 2017 NCAA Men's Final Four Semifinal at University of Phoenix Stadium on April 1, 2017 in Glendale, Arizona. (Photo by Christian Petersen/Getty Images)
GLENDALE, AZ - APRIL 01: Oregon Ducks fans look on in the game against the North Carolina Tar Heels during the 2017 NCAA Men's Final Four Semifinal at University of Phoenix Stadium on April 1, 2017 in Glendale, Arizona. (Photo by Christian Petersen/Getty Images) /
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LAS VEGAS, NV – MARCH 08: Oregon Ducks fans cheer during the team’s quarterfinal game. (Photo by Ethan Miller/Getty Images)
LAS VEGAS, NV – MARCH 08: Oregon Ducks fans cheer during the team’s quarterfinal game. (Photo by Ethan Miller/Getty Images) /

Will Richardson – Mouth of Wilson, VA

Guard | 6-foot-4 | 170 lbs | No. 44 overall

One of the better guards in the 2018 recruiting class, Will Richardson is intriguing because of his playmaking abilities. While he possesses many of the skills a prototypical shooting guard would have in terms of size and scoring, he also sees the floor very well and can be a primary ball handler and playmaker from time to time as well. This versatility makes him a valuable addition for Oregon, who only brings back one returning player who averaged more than 1.5 assists per game last season.

While Richardson’s playmaking may be his most intriguing attribute, simply filling up the basket as a scorer is his best skill. He can score at all three levels and is excellent when it comes to creating looks for himself. He has a tight handle with the ball and is also quite creative when it comes to using dribble moves to create separation for a shot or an attack of the basket. As an off-guard, Richardson is a solid slasher who can finish with either hand around the basket.

In terms of how he fits with the Oregon roster, it would be a surprise if Richardson does not find a substantial role right away. The Ducks lost three major wing contributors this offseason and this lefty creator should soak up some of those departed minutes.

While playing for Oak Hill Academy this past year, Richardson was a force to be reckoned with. Over 31 contests, he averaged 15.1 points, 3.9 rebounds, and 7.8 assists per game. In addition, he flashed his smooth shooting stroke to the tune of 56.0% shooting from the field and 40.7% from three (81 3PA).

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