Some nights, everything just clicks. For Amari Williams, Kentucky’s big man, that night was against Vanderbilt, where he put on an absolute masterclass in efficiency. The Cats rolled in the second half, ultimately turning a 1 point halftime lead into a 21 point win.
Williams was perfect from the field, perfect from the line, and dominant on defense. His final stat line? 17 points, 6 rebounds, 4 blocks, 6-for-6 from the field, and 5-for-5 from the stripe—all while committing zero fouls. That’s not just a good game; it’s historic.
A Night for the Record Books
Williams became the first Division I or NBA player since Pau Gasol in 2010 to record a game with:
✔ 15+ points
✔ 4+ blocks
✔ 100% FG shooting
✔ 100% FT shooting
✔ 0 fouls
That’s nearly 14 years since anyone—college or pro—pulled off such a stat line and that was a multi time NBA champion.
The season for Amari Williams has only gotten better and better. In his own words Williams explains his development saying, “I would just say confidence. I feel like at the start of the year, I was not used to the physicality and kind of trying to figure it out still, but now that I’ve figured it out, I realized how I can bang up against some of the other bigs. I took advantage of it and it’s working out well.” He definitely took advantage of his matchup in this one.
Efficient and Dominant
What makes this feat even more impressive is how effortless Williams made it look. His soft touch around the rim, elite shot-blocking, and calm demeanor at the free-throw line were on full display. He protected the paint, converted every look he got, and played with the kind of poise that NBA scouts love.
Kentucky fans already knew Williams was a force, but this game showed just how special he can be. As the Wildcats gear up for March, a locked-in Amari Williams might be the X-factor that takes them deep into the tournament.