Willie Cauley-Stein’s Second Thoughts | Kentucky Wildcats Basketball News

Willie Cauley-Stein thought he was done with basketball after his NBA stint, but a fiery matchup against former rival Montrezl Harrell reignited his competitive fire. Harrell’s 35-point explosion reminded Cauley-Stein of their college days and the “love” they share as rivals. Despite playing with a sore ankle and wearing a walking boot, Cauley-Stein delivered 10 points and 11 rebounds to help his team win. He even confessed to his wife he’s questioning retirement after feeling like he was still playing like a 20-year-old. But he also admits his body doesn’t recover like it used to. With a few days to rest before the quarterfinals, he’s open to playing through July — and maybe even returning for the 2027 tournament. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/439b5e165ed0af8d