Former Kentucky center Amari Williams, the 46th pick in the 2025 NBA draft, signed a two-way contract with the Boston Celtics on Friday, the team announced.
Williams averaged 10.9 points, 8.5 rebounds, 3.2 assists and 1.2 blocks on 56.1% shooting from the field in 36 appearances with the Wildcats. He is one of two players in SEC history with at least 375 points, 300 rebounds, 100 assists, 40 blocks and 20 steals in a single season.
The 7-footer played the first four years of college at Drexel, becoming the first player to be named CAA Defensive Player of the Year in three straight seasons. He led the conference in block shots three years in a row and left ranked fifth all-time in program history in swats (186).
Williams logged four appearances with the Celtics in the NBA Summer League, averaging 6.2 points, five rebounds and 1.8 assists on 44.4% shooting from the field. He debuted with nine points, three rebounds and two blocked shots on July 11.
The 23-year-old will split his time next season between the NBA and the Maine Celtics in the G League. He is eligible to be active for up to 50 games in the NBA and will earn $636,435, which is equal to 50% of the minimum salary applicable to a player with zero years of service.
Williams will now have the chance to begin his career with the Celtics and develop within the organization. He is the third player signed to a two-way contract, along with RJ Luis and Max Shulga.