AMARI WILLIAMS NEWS

Strong against Arkansas Williams posted 22 points (9-13 FG, 4-7 FT), 11 rebounds, three assists and one steal in 25 minutes during Saturday's 89-79 loss to Arkansas.

Impact It was the best individual scoring day of the fifth-year senior's time with Kentucky, but even a second consecutive double-double from Williams wasn't enough to prevent the home SEC loss. Kentucky has now lost three of its last four games, but a win earlier this week against Tennessee should keep the Wildcats in the national rankings.

FEBRUARY 2 • ROTOWIRE

Dominates on the boards Williams provided 10 points (3-5 FG, 4-6 FT), 15 rebounds and four assists in 24 minutes during Tuesday's 78-73 win over Tennessee.

Impact Williams' now has a double-double in 11 - or more than half - of Kentucky's games. The center's 15 boards were a season high as he handled the glass in a huge win over the Volunteers. At this point, Williams is a walking double-double, and he's also shooting the ball at the highest efficiency of his career (56.5 percent from the field).

JANUARY 29 • ROTOWIRE

Top 25 roundup: No. 12 Kentucky gets by No. 8 Tennessee Koby Brea scored 18 points and Jaxson Robinson added 17 to help No.12 Kentucky post a 78-73 victory over No.8 Tennessee on Tuesday in Knoxvi...

JANUARY 29 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM

Top 25 roundup: No. 12 Kentucky gets by No. 8 Tennessee Koby Brea scored 18 points and Jaxson Robinson added 17 to help No.12 Kentucky post a 78-73 victory over No.8 Tennessee on Tuesday in Knoxvi...

JANUARY 29 • THENEWSTRIBUNE.COM

No. 12 Kentucky hands No. 8 Tennessee another loss Koby Brea scored 18 points and Jaxson Robinson added 17 to help No.12 Kentucky post a 78-73 victory over No.8 Tennessee on Tuesday in Knoxvi...

JANUARY 29 • THENEWSTRIBUNE.COM

Double-double in win Williams logged 10 points (3-4 FG, 0-1 3Pt, 4-5 FT), 12 rebounds, six assists and two blocks in 30 minutes during Saturday's 95-90 victory over Mississippi State.

Impact Williams notched his third double-double of the season, and his first since Nov. 9 against Bucknell. The center also had a season-high six assists, impacting the game in a variety of ways. Williams hasn't been the most assertive scorer, as he's taken eight shots combined over the past two games. However, the senior plays with moxie and he's in the midst of his most efficient scoring season yet, shooting 58.2 percent from the field.

JANUARY 12 • ROTOWIRE

Limited to six in win Williams closed with six points (2-4 FG, 2-4 FT), eight rebounds, four assists and one steal across 16 minutes during Saturday's 93-85 victory over Louisville.

Impact Williams is far from Kentucky's top scorer, but the forward was held to just six points on four shots, both the second-lowest totals of the young season. He still cleaned up the glass with eight boards and dished out four assists. He'll look to bounce back, at least scoring wise, on Dec. 21 against Ohio State.

DECEMBER 15, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Nears double-double in win Williams ended with nine points (4-5 FG, 1-3 FT), 11 rebounds, two assists and two blocks over 20 minutes during Tuesday's 97-68 win over Lipscomb.

Impact Williams was highly efficient and wasn't asked to do all that much in the Wildcats resounding victory over Lipscomb. The center has been a consistent double-double threat. He'll need to cut down on the turnovers (12 through the first four games) but he's doing his job inside for Kentucky.

NOVEMBER 20, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Amari Williams says Kentucky matches up well with Duke Kentucky has a big test on their hands as they get set to take on the No. 6 Duke Blue Devils. Of course, there's a lot of history between th...

NOVEMBER 12, 2024 • SI.COM

Big game in opener Williams racked up 12 points (5-6 FG, 2-6 FT), 13 rebounds, three assists, one block and one steal across 20 minutes during Monday's 103-62 victory over Wright State.

Impact A right leg injury surfaced for Williams in the days leading up to Kentucky's season opener, but Williams was able to get through shootaround and didn't appear hampered in the least bit come game time. Coach Mark Pope and the Wildcats appear to have found a hidden gem in the transfer portal, as it doesn't appear that Williams will have trouble recreating his 12.2 ppg and 7.8 rpg averages built a season ago at Drexel.

NOVEMBER 4, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Seems to be fine for opener Williams (leg) is going through shoot around and appears to be fine ahead of Monday's game versus Wright State, Jeff Drummond of Rivals.com reports.

Impact Williams injured his right leg during an exhibition game last week and was considered day-to-day. Now that he's going through warmups and appears to be fine, he seems to be past that injury and ready for the season.

NOVEMBER 4, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Status day-to-day Williams (leg) is day-to-day, per Cameron Drummond of The Lexington Herald-Leader.

Impact Currently, Williams is trying to recover from an injury concerning his right leg. Fortunately for him, imaging for the injury came back with positive news. However, Kentucky's head coach Mark Pope said the team will proceed with caution, so Williams may not be available right away. This news development puts into question his availability for UK's game Monday against Wright State.

OCTOBER 31, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Mark Pope flies to Philadelphia to lock down Amari Williams The end of the transfer portal window wasn't without some last-minute drama for Kentucky.

MAY 3, 2024 • 247SPORTS.COM

Top transfer portal fits 2.0: Why Cade Tyson, Roddy Gayle Jr., Amari Williams and more are primed to shine These transfer portal stars clearly did their homework before making a decision on their next destination.

APRIL 29, 2024 • 247SPORTS.COM

Kentucky officially signs Drexel transfer forward Amari Williams The 3-time defending CAA defensive player of the year is officially a Wildcat.

APRIL 23, 2024 • 247SPORTS.COM

Kentucky lands former Drexel center Amari Williams Williams chose the Wildcats over St. John’s and Mississippi State.

APRIL 21, 2024 • THEATHLETIC.COM

Florida to host Drexel forward Amari Williams on official visit Williams will also explore his professional prospects before committing

APRIL 3, 2024 • 247SPORTS.COM

Drexel forward Amari Williams earns third straight CAA Defensive Player of the Year award It’s the first time any player in the conference has won the award in three consecutive seasons dating back to the Colonial Athletic Associa...

MARCH 7, 2024 • INQUIRER.COM

Williams scores 21 to lead Drexel to 78-74 victory over Monmouth

Amari Williams finished with 21 points and 11 rebounds to power Drexel to a 78-74 victory over Monmouth

JANUARY 19, 2024 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Williams scores 21, Drexel beats Monmouth 78-74

Led by Amari Williams' 21 points, the Drexel Dragons defeated the Monmouth Hawks 78-74

JANUARY 19, 2024 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Williams puts up 14, Drexel knocks off Albany 71-52

Led by Amari Williams' 14 points, the Drexel Dragons defeated the Albany Great Danes 71-52

DECEMBER 16, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Amari Williams, Drexel knock off No. 18 Villanova Feb 2, 2023; Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA; Drexel Dragons forward Amari Williams (22) drives against Charleston Cougars forward Babacar F...

DECEMBER 2, 2023 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM

Amari Williams powers Drexel's 57-55 victory against Villanova

Amari Williams had 12 points in Drexel’s 57-55 victory against Villanova

DECEMBER 2, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Williams puts up 13, Drexel beats Fairfield 65-47

Led by Amari Williams' 13 points, the Drexel Dragons defeated the Fairfield Stags 65-47 on Friday night

NOVEMBER 18, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Williams scores 18 in Drexel's 74-72 win over Winthrop

Justin Moore followed his own miss with a putback with 2.1 seconds left, Amari Williams scored 18 points and the Drexel Dragons defeated the Winthrop Eagles 74-72 on Saturday night

NOVEMBER 12, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS