For a few brief nights in July, Archie Goodwin was back in the Kentucky spotlight—and for once, it felt like the story might finally go his way.
La Familia was built on legacy. A team of former Wildcats with something to prove, playing in The Basketball Tournament not just for the money, but for pride. Goodwin, who had openly reflected on his turbulent one-and-done season in Lexington, was at the heart of it. He hit the game-winner in the Round of 32. He spoke candidly about maturity and regret. He was locked in, playing some of the best basketball of his post-UK career.