Forward Alex Poythress returning to Kentucky

Kentucky sophomore forward Alex Poythress has announced that he will return for another season with the Wildcats.

Poythress showed more flashes of his talent last season, averaging 5.9 points and 4.5 rebounds per game and contributing to the Wildcats' NCAA title-game run.

Poythress is the third Kentucky player to return next season, joining 6-9 freshman forward Marcus Lee and 7-foot sophomore Willie Cauley-Stein.