CHICAGO — Billy Richmond III walked into the NBA Scouting Combine viewed as a second-round project, but he might leave the Windy City forcing teams to rethink that entirely. Richmond has been known as the motor behind coach John Calipari's tempo scheme by offering exceptional defensive skill and full court energy while always being engaged in the open floor. Those traits alone will force NBA general managers, coaches and scouts to reevaluate how they view Richmond as an NBA Draft prospect. While he has yet to be listed as a first round selection, there's reason to believe his stock is rising this week. NBA teams are constantly searching for long, switchable wings who defend multiple positions and thrive in transition. That is the type of value Richmond brings to a franchise as he certainly fits that mold. Arkansas Razorbacks Billy Richmond during game against the Jackson State Tigers at Bud Walton Arena in Fayetteville, Ark.…