Kenny Payne, associate head coach of Kentucky, received glowing reviews from the New York Knicks on the workout of Willie Cauley-Stein.

Cauley-Stein worked out for the Knicks on Sunday.

“They were floored,’’ Payne told The Post. “I forwarded the text to Willie. He said, ‘It’s amazing people are shocked I can shoot the ball.’ I told him, ‘You never showed it — only in spurts.’ ”

Cauley-Stein is known for being an excellent defensive player.

“Very rarely do you find 7-1 guys with his size and length who can move the way he moves,’’ Payne said. “Not quite at his level, but he’s John Wall-ish at 7-1. That kind of speed and athleticism. When you have a kid like that, the potential is there, talent is there. It’s just getting it where it’s shown.

“Willie can end up being an All-Star.”