The 2017-18 season is fast approaching, and head coach John Calipari’s latest top-ranked recruiting class features seven fresh new faces. Over the next several weeks, CoachCal.com will profile each of Kentucky’s newcomers in its annual and exclusive “Meet the Wildcats” series. In addition to the story and a video, this year’s series will also feature a podcast episode for each player. The 2017-18 series continues with Nick Richards, an athletic 7-foot forward whose motivation and drive are fueled by doubters.