Will Richard

Richard is the kind of late second-round pick who quietly makes a draft look smart. Two months after leading Florida to the 2025 national title — he dropped a game-high 18 in the championship — the Warriors grabbed him 56th overall, and he outran the modest expectations almost immediately. Steve Kerr initially suggested the rookie wouldn't play much; instead Richard appeared in 69 games with a dozen starts, settling in as a 3-and-D guard (6.4 points, 2.5 rebounds, 46.8% from the field). The signature night came early — a 30-point outburst on 10-of-15 shooting in his first career start at Sacramento. What stands out isn't the ceiling so much as the readiness: his defensive competitiveness and shot selection already look like a rotation player's, which is rare value at pick 56.