Amari Williams messed around and got a triple-double at Ole Miss

There was one bright spot in Kentucky’s loss at Ole Miss on Tuesday. Amari Williams messed around and got a triple-double. The rest of the game didn’t go his or Kentucky’s way, but we celebrate greatness around here, even in defeat. Williams’ triple-double was only the fourth in the history of Kentucky Basketball.

“It’s a good achievement to have, but I would trade it in for the win, for sure,” Williams said. “That’s all I have to say about it really, just wish we went out there and played better defense as a team and individually, too.”

Williams secured the milestone with a late assist to Otega Oweh, Williams’ 10th assist in the game to go along with 12 points and 11 rebounds. He found Oweh for a backdoor cut for a dunk with 52 seconds left in the game to join Isaiah Briscoe, De’Aaron Fox, and Chris Mills on the short list of Wildcats with triple-doubles.

Briscoe and Fox achieved theirs in the same season. Coincidentally, Briscoe’s triple-double also came at Ole Miss.

Kentucky Basketball’s Triple-Doubles

Amari Williams vs. Ole Miss: 12 points, 11 rebounds, 10 assists (2/4/2025)
Isaiah Briscoe vs. Ole Miss: 19 points, 11 assists, 10 rebounds (12/29/2016)
De’Aaron Fox vs. Arizona State: 14 points, 11 rebounds, 10 assists (11/28/2016)
Chris Mills vs. Austin Peay: 19 points, 10 rebounds, 10 assists (12/27/1988)

Watch Williams’ historic night

Triple-double for @amxriwillixms.

12 PTS | 10 REB | 10 AST pic.twitter.com/4uZnGHOowr

— Kentucky Men’s Basketball (@KentuckyMBB) February 5, 2025