All eyes in the Bluegrass State will be on the men’s basketball Final Four this weekend when Kentucky and Louisville meet in New Orleans. But tonight, UK fans can catch a glimpse of the future. Two Kentucky signees, several recruiting targets and one UK women’s signee will be competing in the McDonald’s All American game…
Future Wildcats will hold court in McDonald’s All-Star game tonight
Future Cat Alex Poythress captures Tennessee Class AAA Boys’ Mr. Basketball award
Northeast basketball star Alex Poythress captured the city’s third straight Mr. Basketball award this afternoon at the conclusion of the boys’ Class AAA state championship game in Murfreesboro. Poythress is the first from the city to win the award in 3A. Clarksville Academy’s Malcolm Smith won the award the previous two years in Class A.…
Future Cat Archie Goodwin named to USA Basketball Men’s Junior Select Team
PLAYER POS HT. WT. DOB High School/Hometown College Choice Kyle Anderson G/F 6-8 225 09-20-1993 St. Anthony H.S. / North Bergen N.J. UCLA Archie Goodwin G/F 6-5 181 08-17-1994 Sylvan Hills H.S. / Little Rock, AR Kentucky Gary Harris G 6-6 208 09-14-1994 Southeastern H.S. / Hamilton Fishers, IN Michigan State Mitch McGary C 6-10…
Future Cat Alex Poythress mixes humility with unique skill set
Alex Poythress is the big man on campus at Clarksville Northeast High school, even if it’s not by choice. Such is life when you’re a six-foot-seven All-American basketball player signed to play next season for John Calipari at Kentucky. Poythress finalized the decision in November. His signing was greeted with the typical exaltation the Big…
Alex Poythress, Archie Goodwin named to McDonald’s All-American game
Alex Poythress and Archie Goodwin, two UK signees in the Class of 2013, were named to the McDonald’s All-American game. Both are considered five-star, top-20 prospects by multiple recruiting sites. They will play on opposite teams. Their spot on the roster follows them being named to the Jordan Classic, the other notable high school all-star…
Two more Coach Cal signees selected to play in Jordan Brand Classic
Further underscoring John Calipari’s ability to recruit the nation’s best players, two of Coach Cal’s 2012 signees have been selected to play in the 11th annual Jordan Brand Classic. Archie Goodwin and Alex Poythress were selected to play for the West team, which is scheduled for April 14 (7 p.m. ET on ESPN) at Time…
Kentucky commit Alex Poythress has a 3.95 GPA
Northeast High standout Alex Poythress made University of Kentucky men’s basketball fans extremely happy when he chose to play for the Wildcats during signing week in November. The Clarksville Sports Network’s James D. Horne recently caught up with Poythress after a Northeast High win over Northwest High in Clarksville. Read full article here.
Versatile Alex Poythress fits well at Kentucky
Alex Poythress (Clarksville, Tenn./Northeast), No. 17 overall, is the latest super long, elite athlete headed to Kentucky. Poythress’ versatility is what attracted coach John Calipari to the No. 1 player in the state of Tennessee. Poythress will excel in the Wildcats’ fast break because he runs the floor like a gazelle and will bring Rupp Arena…
Alex Poythress picks Kentucky
Alex Poythress’ decision has been quite suspenseful. Early in the week the five-star prospect set Thursday as his decision day and since then the Clarksville (Tenn.) Northeast standout has kept everyone in the recruiting game guessing. On Thursday afternoon Poythress made the call for Kentucky. Read full article here.
Kentucky commit Willie Cauley discovers it’s OK to stand out
For a guy who doesn’t like to stand out, Willie Cauley continues to make decisions to separate himself from the crowd. The latest? His pledge, confirmed Monday by Cauley, to sign with Kentucky next week as the early period opens for basketball. “They have everything,” Cauley said. “My thing was, do I have the confidence,…