NBA Comparison: Chris Anderson/Samuel Dalembert
Strengths: Cauley-Stein is a player who is both extremely gifted from a measurements standpoint, but also in terms of athleticism … At the Kentucky Combine he measured 7’.25’’ in shoes, with a 7’2’’ wingspan, and a great 9’2’’ standing reach … He also is extremely nimble, and an explosive and quick leaper … Willie also has tremendous defensive abilities, excelling at hedging on pick and rolls, as well as protecting the rim …