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Willie Cauley-Stein • C
Ht/Wt:7'0", 240 lbs.
Born:Aug 18, 1993 (31 yrs) in Spearville, KS
From:Kentucky
Experience:7 years
Drafted:Drafted by Sacramento in 2015 (1/6).
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Scouting Report
A true 7-footer who's a very good rim protector. Highly nimble and coordinated for his size, and very energetic; can run the floor like a swingman, and is pretty athletic. Regularly finishes with big dunks on put-backs and alley-oops. Good on the offensive boards, thanks to excellent quickness. Offensively limited, due to a lack of scoring instincts, skill, and touch. Highly inconsistent as a shooter--even close to the bucket--and not much of a passer. Needs to add significant muscle mass to his frame in order to reach his defensive potential and put up with the NBA low-post pounding.
Long Range Potential: Nimble, athletic, defense-first rotational big man.
Career Honors & Awards
League Honor Description
NBA All-Rookie Second Team 2015-16
NCAA John R. Wooden Award All-American Team 2014-15
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