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Two Kentucky veterans star in two-platoon attack

For Kentucky, Aaron Harrison took on a steadier, more balanced role Sunday with a team-high 15 points, while Alex Poythress put on a stunning display of athleticism and toughness.

Alex Poythress - photo by Tammie Brown | East KY Media

– photo by Tammie Brown | East KY Media

As promised, served as a mad scientist in ‘s exhibition opener in the Bahamas, rolling out a two-platoon system to mix and match lineups and experiment with a talent-loaded roster.

The different looks certainly whetted the appetite of Big Blue Nation, and some of ‘s newest pieces definitely wowed. But when it came down to it Sunday, it was two Wildcat veterans who put on the best shows in Kentucky’s 74-49 victory over the Puerto Rico national team reserves, the first of six games in the Bahamas over the next eight days.

Sophomore guard , who provided the heroics during last season’s dramatic national championship game run, took on a steadier, more balanced role Sunday with a team-high 15 points, while junior forward Alex Poythress put on a stunning display of athleticism and toughness.

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Walter Cornett, of Glendale, Kentucky, is the owner and operator of Walter’s Wildcat World. He founded WildcatWorld.com in 1998 making it one of the oldest Kentucky basketball fan sites in operation today.

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