FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. — It's been a busy past few days for college basketball players announcing their intentions to enter the NBA Draft and Arkansas sophomore wing Billy Richmond III is now one of them.

"Grateful is an understatement for how far this journey has taken me and the people who've poured into me along the way," Richmond said in his Instagram announcement . "To the Arkansas fan base - thank you for welcoming me with open arms and showing love from day one.

"For accepting me as one of your own. The energy, passion, and support you brought every night never went unnoticed. It truly means more than I can put into words. To my coaches and teammates - thank you for challenging me, pushing me, and helping me grow on and off the court.…