Kam Williams finally had his Kentucky moment on Friday night, delivering the breakout performance fans had been waiting for in Kentucky’s 88-46 win over Loyola Maryland. Making his first career start in place of the injured Mouhamed Dioubate, Williams produced his most complete stat line of the season: 13 points, 9 rebounds, 4 assists, 3 steals, and a game-high +40 in 26 minutes.
After spending the first five games trying to find his place in the rotation, Williams said the move into the starting lineup changed his mentality.
“I would say that the starting group, they kind of start the energy for the whole team,” Williams told Jack Givens on the UK Sports Network.