Willie Cauley-Stein – photo by Walter Cornett | WildcatWorld.com
Willie Cauley-Stein is the diamond in the rough. He’s the precious stone you stumble upon while searching for your tee shot — uncut, unpolished, but unquestionably a fabulous find. He is a jewel who has lately improved Kentucky‘s chances at chasing another crown.
The 7-foot freshman has replaced injured Nerlens Noel in UK‘s starting lineup, and the transition grows progressively seamless with each passing game. Barely two weeks removed from second-string status, Cauley-Stein is now projected as a likely NBA lottery pick. He scored 20 points against Vanderbilt, blocked seven shots against Missouri and Wednesday night sank six of his seven shots in UK’s 85-55 mauling of Mississippi State at Rupp Arena.
