LEXINGTON, Ky. (LEX 18) — With the 46th pick in the second round of the 2025 NBA Draft, the Boston Celtics choose Amari Williams!
What started as a trip to Keeneland in April of last year became a starting center by fall, beloved by Big Blue Nation.
Hailing from Nottingham, England, and after four years at Drexel, Williams averaged 11 points and eight rebounds while shooting 56% in his senior season in Kentucky Blue. The Celtics are getting a big man who can crash the boards, and at times has that guard savvy, making hard passes look easy.
Williams' lone season with UK will be one to remember as he is the fourth Wildcat in program history to achieve a triple-double. He recorded 12 points, 11 boards, and 10 assists in a 98-84 road loss at Ole Miss.
This week, Amari Williams earned the 4th triple-double in @KentuckyMBB history, earning praise from his head coach for his decision-making abilities.
But it's his MEAN STREAK that's impressing Goose Givens 👀 pic.twitter.com/M2GvanDIad
— BBN Tonight (@BBNTonight) February 8, 2025
MORE FROM AMARI WILLIAMS TIME AT KENTUCKY
bbn tonight bbn gameday promo
BBN Tonight
BBN Gameday is a weekly show, airing Saturday mornings at 9 a.m. on LEX 18, statewide on UK Sports Network affiliate stations, and all the time here on BBNGameday.com.
You can also join us on weeknights at 7:30 p.m. on BBN Tonight.
BBN Tonight new promo 2022
BBN Tonight