Alex Poythress to return to Kentucky
By Jeff Goodman | ESPN.com
Kentucky forward Alex Poythress will return for his junior season.
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The school made an announcement on Wednesday that the 6-foot-7 sophomore, who averaged 5.9 points and 4.5 rebounds per game last season, will not put his name in for the June 26 NBA draft.
'Playing in the NBA has always been a dream of mine, but I want to make sure that I'm NBA-ready before I make that jump,' Poythress said. 'By coming back, I'll be so much closer to earning my degree in business and it will give me another year to prepare my game and my body for the next level.'
According to several league executives, Poythress was considered a second-round pick.
It will be interesting to see Poythress' role next season in what could be a crowded Kentucky frontcourt.
Big men Willie Cauley-Stein and Marcus Lee both announced they will return next season, and the Wildcats will bring in two heralded frontline players in Trey Lyles and Karl Towns.
Kentucky is still awaiting a decision from freshman big man Dakari Johnson and guards Aaron and Andrew Harrison. Julius Randle and James Young have already declared for the NBA draft.
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