“Once a Wildcat, Always a Wildcat”: Andrew Carr & Amari Williams Light Up the Pros

“Once a Wildcat, Always a Wildcat”: Andrew Carr & Amari Williams Light Up the Pros

There’s something special about watching former Wildcats take the next step and thrive. Maybe it’s pride, maybe it’s nostalgia, maybe it’s the little reminder that once you wear Kentucky blue, the world expects something great from you. And last night, two familiar faces delivered—big time.

Andrew Carr and Amari Williams, two pillars of last year’s roster and fan favorites in their own right, reminded everyone why BBN embraced them so fiercely. It wasn’t just the numbers. It was the effort, the poise, the maturity… the very same traits they showed in Lexington, now translated to the next level.

And make no mistake: their performances weren’t just “good.” They were career-shaping.

Andrew Carr: A Career Night and a G-League Breakthrough

26 points. 9 rebounds. A new G-League career-high.

Andrew Carr didn’t just show up last night—he took over. With the same smooth jump shot and inside-out versatility Kentucky fans grew to trust, Carr looked like a player refusing to blend in. Every touch felt decisive. Every move looked polished. Every basket felt like the rise of a pro who’s starting to understand just how good he can be.

What stood out most?
His confidence.
Carr played like a guy who’s done being overlooked. Like someone ready to climb.

For a former Wildcat whose blue-collar style made him a steadying force last year, seeing him turn that reliability into professional production is a reminder of what BBN always knew: Carr’s game ages well.

Amari Williams: A Triple-Double That Says Everything About Him

10 points. 13 rebounds. 11 assists.
First career triple-double.

There are stat lines… and then there are statements.

Amari Williams delivered the latter.

This wasn’t just about scoring. This was about controlling the game. He played like the same anchor Kentucky fans came to appreciate strong, smart, selfless, willing to do the dirty work but with a whole new level of command.

Eleven assists from a frontcourt player?
That’s feel, IQ, and trust all at once.

Williams always had a gift for making winning plays, but last night showed just how complete his game truly is. And it reinforced something Kentucky fans knew from the moment he stepped on the court at Rupp: his ceiling is higher than anyone gave him credit for.

A Night That Reminds BBN Why They Were Special

Kentucky fans often say it:
Some players leave, but the love doesn’t.

Carr and Williams proved that again last night. They weren’t the flashiest players during their time in Lexington, but they were reliable, mature, and always ready to compete qualities that translate at any level of basketball.

And now? They’re building pro careers rooted in exactly what Kentucky teaches:

• Work ethic
• Toughness
• Accountability
• A willingness to make the right play

In a week where the current roster has drawn criticism for its inconsistency, the performances from Carr and Williams hit even harder. They’re reminders of the kind of heart BBN respects. The kind that shows up. The kind that pushes itself. The kind that grows.

BBN Has Reasons to Smile

The Wildcats’ legacy isn’t just measured in banners.
It’s measured in stories like these.

Andrew Carr setting the G-League on fire.
Amari Williams securing his first triple-double.
Two former Wildcats proving once again that Kentucky doesn’t just produce pros it produces competitors.

Big Blue Nation should be proud.
Because nights like this aren’t coincidence.
They’re the result of what it means to be a Wildcat.