Richmond hopes to work out with NBA players

Former Waukegan High School basketball star Jereme Richmond was finalizing travel plans Friday in hopes a Lake County Judge will allow him to travel out of state to meet with NBA players.

Richmond, 19, was charged in August with two felonies following an alleged attack on a woman believed to be his girlfriend. He was freed from custody after posting bond in mid-August.

On Wednesday, Richmond asked Lake County Circuit Judge Daniel Shanes to let him leave the state because he is being recruited by NBA teams. Shanes denied the request because he said he needed more details about where Richmond wanted to go and how he would get there.

Richmond’s attorney, Lawrence Wade II, said Friday he will be presenting all the details in court Monday. “(Richmond) has the opportunity to work out with NBA players and other (NBA) prospects,” Wade said.

Richmond led the Waukegan bulldogs to two state tournaments. After high school, he played one year for the University of Illinois, then declared for the NBA draft.

Richmond has pleaded not guilty to the charges against him. He is due back in court Monday.