< Previous2024-25 (at Tulane): Started 28 of the 33 games played during his freshman campaign … Logged 14 dou- ble-figure scoring efforts and shot 41.2 per- cent from 3-point range … Had 16 points and eight rebounds in the semifinals of the American Athletic Conference Tournament against Memphis … Put up a season-high 24 points in the regular-season finale vs. UAB … Scored 14 points and added four rebounds and four assists vs. Charlotte … Posted 13 points and tied season-high with 10 re- bounds vs. East Carolina, his first career double-double … Finished with 19 points in win over Dillard … Pitched in 19 points vs. Southeastern Louisiana … Stuffed the stat sheet with 19 points, eight rebounds and four steals vs. New Orleans … Made college debut vs. Louisiana Christian. High School: Played high school basketball at Lafayette Christian Academy … Louisiana Sports Writ- ers Association Class 4A All-State selection … During his junior campaign, Williams av- eraged 25.0 points, 10.0 rebounds and 5.0 assists per game … Lafayette Christian was the state runner-up during Williams’ sopho- more season … Played for Houston Hoops at Peach Jam in 2023, averaging 8.0 points and 2.0 rebounds in five games. Personal: Parents are Greg and Kelen … Has a brother named Greg … Born Nov. 22 … Nickname is “K3” … Is interested in mental health thera- py … Favorite basketball memory is scoring the most points in his high school’s history … Brother, Greg, played basketball at St. John’s and Louisiana … Enjoys playing NBA 2K, NCAA Football and Fortnite … Favorite mov- ies are Lemonade Mouth and Let it Shine … Favorite basketball players are Steph Curry and Jalen Williams … Favorite former Ken- tucky player is Devin Booker … Cites word searches as an off-the-court talent. 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Wildcats Nickname The official nickname for the University of Kentucky’s athletics teams is “Wildcats.” The nickname became synonymous with UK shortly after a 6-2 football victory over Illi- nois on Oct. 9, 1909, on the road. Commandant Carbusier, then head of the military department at old State Uni- versity (UK), told a group of students in a chapel service following the game that the Kentucky football team had “fought like wildcats.” Later the name Wildcats became more and more popular among UK followers as well as with members of the media. As a result, the nickname was adopted by the University. UK Dance Team The University of Kentucky Dance Team helps generate excitement and enthusiasm at Wildcat athletics events. Under the direction of head coach Dawn Duncan Walters and as- sistant coach Janet Brock, the dance team in- cludes both Blue and White Squads. The team placed second in the Universal Dance Associ- ation national championships in 2020 in both the hip-hop and gameday competitions. Fan-tastic! The Kentucky cheerleaders, band and dance team combine to entertain the nation’s largest and most loyal fan base in college bas- ketball. Sure, Ashley Judd, Tommy Lasorda, Mu- hammad Ali and Backstreet Boy Kevin Richard- son steal the attention, but those Big Blue stars are just a few of the Cat fans in attendance at UK games. It’s each and every one of the many Kentucky fans who deserve the credit for help- ing the Wildcats lead the nation in attendance 22 times since Rupp Arena opened in 1976-77, including 14 of the last 15 years. And the tremendous fan base is not limit- ed to just Lexington. Each year, Kentucky fans flock to Freedom Hall in Louisville, to fill the arena with more than 20,000 fans for an annu- al “home” game. The Southeastern Conference Tourna- ment? Well, it might as well be called the Kentucky Invitational. March Madness? Nearly the same result. The nation’s largest media contingent follows the Cats from start to finish simply because of the fans’ incessant appetite for information on their Wildcats. Trademark Swoosh Only the best wear Nike. Kentucky not only wears Nike, but is under an all-school contract with the athletic apparel company. In 1997, UK signed the contract with the pop- ular makers of the trade- mark swoosh. Thanks to Ni- ke’s extensive research and product devel- opment, UK student-athletes stay on the cutting edge of quality and style with all of their gear. All 22 sports use Nike shoes and equip- ment, and over the course of the contract, the Wildcats will receive millions of dollars worth of clothing, equipment and cash. The men’s basketball team has been recognized by the apparel company as a “Nike Elite” team. While clothing adorned with “Kentucky” was already popular throughout the nation, thanks to Nike and its international market- ing reach, Kentucky’s blue and white can now be found worldwide. Kentucky Traditions 68 n @KentuckyMBB KENTUCKY BASKETBALLCawood’s Court Prior to the UK-Louisville game on Dec. 29, 2001, the court at Rupp Arena was named “Cawood’s Court” in honor of Cawood Ledford, the beloved “Voice of the Wildcats” for 39 years (1953-92). Ledford passed away in September 2001, after a long battle with cancer. The ceremonies included the unveiling of a logo courtside, not far from where Ledford called the action. Also included in the cere- mony were donations by two area business- es to the Cawood Ledford Scholarship Fund, established in 1992 to assist former student- athletes in obtaining their degrees. The Wildcat The Wildcat mascot originated during the 1976-77 academic year at UK. Gary Tanner was the original Wildcat, dancing and entertaining thousands of UK fans at Commonwealth Sta- dium and Rupp Arena during athletics events. A few years later, he was joined by anoth- er Cat — walking on stilts — who made his appearance during UK’s twin tower era of Melvin Turpin and Sam Bowie. Today, both the Wildcat and his sidekick, Scratch, attend each football and basket- ball game, several academic functions and generally serve as friendly ambassadors for the University. Scratch Scratch joined the cheerleading squad in the mid ’90s in conjunction with the UK Kids’ Club, but today he has become almost as recognizable as the Wildcat. The lovable face of UK Athletics garnered national attention after being named to the 2003 Capital One Mascot All-America team, an honor he earned again in 2004. Senior Day Senior Day at Kentucky has become one of the most celebrated ceremonies in col- lege basketball. Honoring its senior class, UK’s event is one of the most elaborate and moving programs of its kind. The pregame ceremony begins with player introductions. Once they have all burst through banners bearing their likenesses, their families join them at center court. Then the state song, “My Old Kentucky Home,” is sung as the home crowd bids farewell. UK Cheerleaders Rooting on the Wildcats at every game are the award-winning UK Cheerleaders. Under the direction of head coach Ryan Martin O’Connor, the UK Cheerleaders are the gold standard in the nation. Kentucky has won 24 Universal Cheer Association na- tional championships, more than all other schools combined. UK placed third in the nation in 2020. UK Pep Band With more than 100 members, the Uni- versity of Kentucky pep band is one of the largest in the nation. Clad in its recogniz- able blue and white outfits, the pep band is directed by Scott-Lee Atchison. Perform- ing at both home football and basketball games, the UK pep band has been named by Southern Living as one of the “top 10 bands in the South.” Kentucky Traditions @UKSportsNetwork n 69 KENTUCKY BASKETBALLNext >