Alex Poythress
Basketball player, college standout
Born
September 6th, 1993
32 years ago
Category
Athletes & Sports Figures
Country
United States
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A professional basketball player played collegiate basketball at the University of Kentucky, contributing to the team's success during the 2014 NCAA tournament. After college, played in various professional leagues, including the NBA Summer League, and had stints in international basketball. Poythress showcased versatility as a forward with skills in both defense and scoring. Participated in the NBA development league, gaining further experience and exposure in professional basketball.
Played for the University of Kentucky
Participated in NBA Summer League
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