Apr 4, 2015; Indianapolis, IN, USA; Kentucky Wildcats forward Willie Cauley-Stein (15) reacts after a dunk against the Wisconsin Badgers in the first half of the 2015 NCAA Men
Willie Trill Cauley-Stein
School: Kentucky
Position: PF/C
Size: 7-0, 240 lbs
Projection: Top-7
When watching a Kentucky Wildcats game this past season, it was almost impossible to not fall in love with WCS. He’s everywhere and always a presence on the defensive end. He can guard positions 2-5 and is extremely athletic — which translates well to the NBA.
Though, he’s extremely rough — and raw — on the offensive end. And drafting a player in the top-10 that is strictly a defensive stud is definitely something I would advise against in the NBA. WCS played three seasons at Kentucky and never really developed an offensive game. Not good.
His ceiling or expectations shouldn’t be too high in the NBA, but being a top-7 draft pick won’t help him any.
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