Murfreesboro, TN – Alex Poythress from Northeast High School was named Mr. Basketball in Class AAA for 2012. The other two finalists were Cameron Golden from Ridgeway High School and Jajuan Johnson from Southwind High School.
From Clarksville, TN, Poythress is a 6’8”, senior, small forward. He is a three year starter for the Eagles who averages 30.1 points, 11.1 rebounds, 4.3 blocks, 2.0 assists, and 1.5 steals per game. He shoots 67% from the field, 38% from three-point range, and 77% from the free throw line.
Alex has been named to the All-District and All-District tournament teams three times and was an All-Region selection twice.
He was an All-State selection as a sophomore and was named the District MVP this season
The Northeast standout has signed to play for the University of Kentucky Wildcats.
