Alex Poythress

Basketball player, college standout

Alex Poythress - Basketball player, college standout
Born

September 6th, 1993
31 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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