Willie Cauley-Stein


Willie Cauley-Stein7'0 244

Center

Freshman

Kentucky

Current NBA Player Comparison: Robin Lopez/Samuel Dalembert


Cauley-Stein is an agile seven-footer with the potential to heavily impact the game.  He's still a bit away from being an impact player as he doesn't really have an offensive game to speak of.  He doesn't have the leaping ability of someone like Chandler to catch lobs, but with a better playmaker he could be very serviceable in this department.  Defensively is where Cauley-Stein will impact the game the most.  He challenges just about everything at the rim, and covers ground quickly.  Unfortunately, as is common for shot-blockers, he gets in foul trouble quite quickly, and struggles on the floor.  Any team that drafts him will need to be aware that he'll likely need time to contribute and be capable of helping to mold and develop his progress as a player.


Player Attribute Icons
Shot Creator - The player is able to create shots for himself and/or others.
Sharpshooter - The player is an elite long distance marksman.
Rim Protector - The player protects the rim and has the potential to anchor a defense.
Rebounder - The player rebounds the ball at a high rate.
Intangibles - The player has a high basketball IQ and/or does small things that enhances their game.
Lockdown Defender - The player is capable of being a top notch defender at the next level.
Rim Assaulter - The player finishes above the rim, either on his own accord or off of the creation of others.
Energy - The player plays with an abundance of energy and often brings a spark to their team.
Court Vision - The player excels at setting up others.
Microwave - The player is capable putting large amounts of points on the board in a small amount of time.


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