Elite Defensive Anchor with Proven Resilience
A three-time NCAA champion (2019 Baylor Bears), Richards is a lockdown defender who earned WBCA and Naismith Defensive Player of the Year honors following the 2019-20 season, averaging 8.2 points and 4.9 rebounds with 52 steals. Her true differentiator? Extraordinary mental toughness—she returned from a career-threatening spinal cord injury that temporarily caused paralysis from the hips down, demonstrating the grit and determination that defines her game. Now in the WNBA with the New York Liberty, Richards brings veteran leadership, defensive intensity, and the kind of character that elevates team culture. Perfect fit for programs prioritizing defense-first mentality and character.
