“Archie is a combo guard who can really score the ball,” Calipari said. “I love his athleticism and length. He plays kind of like Tyreke Evans,but can shoot it more consistent at this stage in his career than Tyreke could.”
The 6-7 Poythress is a senior at Clarksville (Tenn.) Northeast High School where he has played all five positions at different times. As a junior, Poythress averaged 22.3 points, 8.4 rebounds, 3.1 blocks, 1.4 steals and 1.2 assists en route to being named a finalist for Mr. Basketball honors in Tennessee. Rivals.com ranks him 19th overall and No. 8 at his position.
“When Alex is at his best, because of his size and athleticism, he’s as good as anybody in the country,” Calipari said. “He is really athletic, and when he’s got his
motor running, he can score at will.”
Kentucky remains in the hunt for Shabazz Muhammad, Anthony Bennett, Amile Jefferson and Jarnell Stokes, all five-star or four-star players who will sign in the spring.
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With the NCAA early signing period now over, Kentucky head coach John Calipari was able to comment on his three signees.
Kentucky landed Kansas center Willie Cauley, Arkansas shooting guard Archie Goodwin and Tennessee forward Alex Poythress. That class is currently ranked No. 2 by several national recruiting services.
Kentucky has had the No. 1 overall class three years running before getting usurped by Arizona this year.
