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Topic: How He’ll Be Remembered: Willie Cauley-Stein
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eleem
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posted 04-09-2015 08:15 PM
There have been many great players and many great people to play for the University of Kentucky, but none quite like Willie Cauley-Stein, who was both. In his three seasons at UK, he transformed from an athletic project, raw but with potential, to the best defender in the country and a Player of the Year finalist. Off the court, he marched to the beat of his own drum, and for that, and his time volunteered around the community, he became a fan favorite.
Today we said goodbye to Willie Cauley-Stein when he announced he will enter this summer’s NBA Draft, forgoing his final season of college basketball. He leaves behind a storied career at Kentucky, beginning with an NIT loss in his freshman season followed by back-to-back trips to the Final Four, both ending in heartbreak. His experience was one he said he will never forget, and every fan across Big Blue Nation can say the same.
So tonight, as both parties move on, let’s look back at how we will forever remember Willie Cauley-Stein:
— Kentucky’s 25th consensus All-American, having earned first team All-American honors from the Associated Press, National Association of Basketball Coaches, the Sporting News, and United States Basketball Writers Association.
— The first player in school history to collect 200 or more career blocks and 100 or more career steals. Also one of eight players in program history to have 500 or more rebounds, 100 or more blocks, and 75 or more steals.
— These glasses:
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catmandoo
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posted 04-09-2015 08:25 PM
WCS certainly will be missed, as a player and as a person. He was and is a special Cat.
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catmandoo
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posted 04-10-2015 11:55 AM
Draft Express has Willie as the 6th pick in the draft.
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ALA_KAT2
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posted 04-10-2015 09:41 PM
WCS was the defensive player of the year. His ability to guard multiple positions was unique in a player his size. We will miss his defense on opponent's perimeter players as well as his shot blocking ability in help situations.
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m hamilton
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posted 04-11-2015 06:24 AM
I can't think of too many 7 footers in my day who went outon the perimiter and guarded the point guard!
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catmandoo
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posted 04-11-2015 11:38 AM
ALA, He will go down as one of UK's all time defenders and deservedly so!
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