The two will play in the D-League All-Star Game in New Orleans February 18 at 2:30 p.m. ET on NBATV. Dakari, who is in his second season with the Oklahoma City Blue, was also named D-League Player of the Week. He’s currently averaging 18.4 points, 8.2 rebounds, 2.5 assists, and 1.5 blocks. Meanwhile, Poythress, who is with the Fort Wayne Mad Ants, is averaging 18.9 points, 7.5 rebounds, 1.4 assists, and 1.6 blocks.
John Calipari tweeted his congratulations minutes ago:
This is part of that climb to an NBA roster for them. Just the next step in the process.