Lafayette Athlete Kortlan Williams Leads Bulldogs to Potential Playoff Run

The versatile basketball player averages double-digit points and rebounds while prioritizing team success.

Published on Feb. 12, 2026

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Kortlan Williams, a standout basketball player from Lafayette, Louisiana, has been named KLFY's Athlete of the Week. Williams has helped lead his team, the Bulldogs, to 20 wins and a potential playoff run. He averages double digits in both points and rebounds and is described as a versatile player who is willing to handle any assignment from the coaching staff. Williams also trains children at the Boys and Girls Club and is involved with an apparel company called Eyekonic. He prioritizes the team's overall performance and is focused on getting his team to the state championship.

Why it matters

Williams' success on the court and in the community highlights the impact student-athletes can have both in their sport and off the field. As the Bulldogs seek to avenge a loss in last year's quarterfinals, Williams' leadership and versatility will be crucial to the team's potential playoff run.

The details

Williams has been a varsity standout since his freshman year, currently averaging double-digit points and rebounds. He describes himself as a versatile player willing to handle any assignment, whether it's focused on defense or scoring. Beyond basketball, Williams trains children at the Boys and Girls Club and is involved with an apparel company called Eyekonic. His coach, Christopher Cane, says Williams consistently prioritizes the team's success over personal accolades.

  • Williams has helped lead the Bulldogs to 20 wins and a potential playoff run this season.
  • The Bulldogs are working to reach the state championship following their exit in the quarterfinals last season.

The players

Kortlan Williams

A standout basketball player from Lafayette, Louisiana, who has been named KLFY's Athlete of the Week. He has helped lead his team, the Bulldogs, to 20 wins and a potential playoff run.

Christopher Cane

The head coach of the Bulldogs basketball team, who says Williams consistently prioritizes the team's success over personal accolades.

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What they’re saying

“As far as boards. I'm there for it. I'll guard whoever coach has me assigned to, anybody, anything we need defensively, I'm there. Offensively me, Bryson, Nathan we all we all know the big engine for our team. So anything that the team really needs, if I need to go out and score 20, yes, that's what we've got to do. If I need to get a double double of ten points, ten rebounds, whatever, whatever coach said I need, that's what I'll get.”

— Kortlan Williams, Basketball Player (KLFY)

“Kortlan does a lot, um, he trains um, kids at the Boys and Girls Club. He's, um. He's a mentor. Um, he. He's with a company right now called Eyekonic. What they do different things, different brands of T shirts and stuff like that. He goes to a lot of different basketball camps, so he's focused right now. He never comes with a hidden agenda or says hey coach this is my list, this what I want to do, its anything for the team and I tell him that all the time. You put the team first, all the the things will come about.”

— Christopher Cane, Head Coach (KLFY)

What’s next

The Bulldogs are working to reach the state championship following their exit in the quarterfinals last season.

The takeaway

Kortlan Williams' success on the court and in the community highlights the impact student-athletes can have both in their sport and off the field. As the Bulldogs seek to avenge a loss in last year's quarterfinals, Williams' leadership and versatility will be crucial to the team's potential playoff run.