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Alex Poythress Injury Update

After a torn ACL in early december last season, Poythress will be a key player this season and is looking to make a big return. His hustle on the court is unmatched and his veteran leadership will be invaluable.

His revovery is on schedule and he should be 100% for the start of this season. Poythress is running and dunking in practice, although he is not active in live compitition, John Calipari told CBS Sports on Monday.

“He’s the key,” Calipari said of Poythress.

The 6-foot-9 forward averaged 11.8 points and 5.