Willie Cauley-Stein Injury: Updates on Kentucky Center's Ankle and Return

Updates from Sunday, April 6

Kyle Tucker of The Courier-Journal has the latest on Willie Cauley-Stein:

Updates from Saturday, April 5

Blair Kerkhoff of The Kansas City Star provides an update on Willie Cauley-Stein's injury:

Updates from Friday, April 4

Aaron Smith of CatsIllustrated.com provides an update from Willie Cauley-Stein:

ESPN's Myron Medcalf has bad news on Cauley-Stein:

Meanwhile, Rick Bozich of WDRB in Louisville has more optimistic news to report on the big man:

Updates from Monday, March 31

John Calipari updated Willie Cauley-Stein's status for the Final Four via Brian Hamilton of Sports Illustrated:

Updates from Sunday, March 30

Keith Farmer of LEX 18 had an image of Willie Cauley-Stein at the arena:

CoachCal.com had more on Cauley-Stein:

After Kentucky's thrilling 75-72 win Aaron Smith of CatsIllustrated.com provided an update on Cauley-Stein:

Updates from Saturday, March 29

Kyle Tucker of The Courier-Journal provides an update on Willie Cauley-Stein's status from coach John Calipari:

"

It's an ankle. He's still in a boot. He's doubtful. He's acting like he thinks he can do something. I would be stunned if he plays in this game, but he's saying he may want to give it a try.

"

Ben Roberts of the Lexington Herald-Leader notes:

Jerry Tipton of the Lexington Herald-Leader has more on Cauley-Stein:

Original Text

Kentucky's road to the Elite Eight got a little rockier, as Wildcats big man Willie Cauley-Stein appeared to have hurt his ankle against the Louisville Cardinals on Friday night.

Sports Illustrated's Chris Mannix reported that Cauley-Stein might have heard something pop, which could indicate an Achilles injury:

Kyle Tucker of The Courier-Journal reported the sophomore would not return:

A short time later, Cauley-Stein headed back to the Kentucky locker room, per Rick Bozich of WDRB 41 in Louisville:

Adam Himmelsbach of The Courier-Journal shed light on how Cauley-Stein was taking in the comeback run:

Tucker passes along this quote from teammate James Young:

Dan Wolken of USA Today provides an update from Calipari:

Jeff Goodman of ESPN.com says Cauley-Stein's status is uncertain for the remainder of the tournament:

"

Kentucky sophomore big man Willie Cauley-Stein's status for the rest of the NCAA tournament is uncertain after suffering an ankle injury early in the Wildcats Sweet 16 victory over Louisville on Friday night.

"

Kentucky held on without its 7-footer, winning 74-69, but the Wildcats will have their hands full with the Michigan Wolverines Sunday evening. 

Stay tuned for updates on Cauley-Stein's status.