Topic: Alex Poythress

Train 36ixty Sports to hold Performance Camp in Clarksville

July 11, 2018 |

Train 36ixty

Clarksville, TN – Train 36ixty offers Middle Tennessee’s first ever-elite basketball combine!

All basketball players from eighth through 12th grade in Montgomery County, Clarksville, Dickson, Erin, Cumberland City, Springfield, Dover, Nashville Counties, Murfreesboro, Hopkinsville, Kentucky counties, Murfreesboro and surrounding areas are invited to join Train 36ixty at Austin Peay’s Foy Recreation Center, 451 Marion Street, Clarksville, Tennessee, on Saturday, August 4th from 10:00am to 2:00pm.

Special rates are available for teams, groups and multiple children who play sports.

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UT Vols hit the road to take on #14 Kentucky Wildcats, Thursday

February 16, 2016 |

Tennessee (12-13/5-7 SEC) at #14/#14 Kentucky (19-6/9-3 SEC)

Thursday, February 18th, 2016 | 7:01pm ET/6:01pm CT
Lexington, KY | Rupp Arena

Knoxville, TN – Tennessee is headed to Lexington for the second edition of this year’s border battle with Kentucky. The Vols meet the 14th-ranked Wildcats on Thursday with tipoff from Rupp Arena set for 7:00pm ET/6:00pm CT on ESPN.

Tennessee (12-13, 5-7 SEC) picked up a memorable victory in this season’s first meeting between the two programs, rallying from a 21-point first half deficit to claim an 84-77 win at Thompson-Boling Arena. That victory snapped a two-game losing streak to Kentucky (19-6, 9-3 SEC) and marked one of the largest comeback victories in program history.

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UT Vols travel to Arkansas Razorbacks, Saturday

February 5, 2016 |

Tennessee (11-11, 4-5 SEC) at Arkansas (11-11, 4-5 SEC)

Saturday, February 6th, 2016 | 7:01pm CT/8:00pm ET
Fayetteville, AR | Bud Walton Arena

Knoxville, TN – Tennessee goes in search of its second straight SEC win when it travels to face Arkansas Saturday night at 8:00pm ET/7:00pm CT on the SEC Network.

The Vols (11-11, 4-5 SEC) are looking to snap a three-game losing streak in Fayetteville and find its first win there since 2009. Tennessee leads the all-time series 19-16, but dropped two of the three meetings between the programs last season. Meanwhile, the Razorbacks (11-11, 4-5 SEC) return home to Bud Walton Arena after suffering an 87-83 defeat at Florida on Wednesday night. Arkansas is 10-3 at home this season, boasting victories over Vanderbilt, Mississippi State, and No. 5 Texas A&M.

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UT Vols Basketball gets 84-77 upset win over No. 20 Kentucky Wildcats Wednesday night

February 2, 2016 |

UT Athletics Department

Knoxville, TN – Once down 21 points, the Tennessee Volunteers rallied to earn a 84-77 victory over No. 20 Kentucky in the 219th meeting between the two schools Tuesday night at Thompson-Boling Arena.

Kevin Punter Jr., the Southeastern Conference’s second-leading scorer, led the Vols with 27 points, including hitting 11-of-12 from the free throw line. Fellow senior Armani Moore scored 18 pints and pulled down a team-high 13 rebounds. Detrick Mostella had 13 points while Admiral Schofield added 11.

Tennessee Volunteers guard Robert Hubbs III (3) moves the ball against Kentucky Wildcats guard Isaiah Briscoe (13) during the first half at Thompson-Boling Arena. (Randy Sartin-USA TODAY Sports)

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UT Vols Basketball plays #20 Kentucky Wildcats at Thompson-Boling Arena, Tuesday

February 1, 2016 |

Tennessee (10-11, 3-5 SEC) vs. #20/#19 Kentucky (16-5, 6-2 SEC)

Tuesday, February 2nd, 2016 | 7:03pm ET/6:03pm CT
Knoxville, TN | Thompson-Boling Arena

Knoxville, TN – For the 219th time, Tennessee meets Kentucky on the hardwood when the two programs square off at Thompson-Boling Arena on Tuesday night. Tipoff between the Vols and 20th-ranked Wildcats is set for 7:00pm ET/6:00pm CT and will be televised on ESPN as part of Super Tuesday.

Tennessee (10-11, 3-5 SEC) will be looking for its second win over a ranked opponent this season and its 68th win all-time against Kentucky — the most of any other collegiate program in the country. The Vols’ all-time record against the Wildcats is 67-151, a mark that includes a 47-52 record in Knoxville. Twenty-one of Tennessee’s 67 wins have come against a ranked UK squad.

Tennessee Volunteers take on Kentucky Tuesday at Thompson-Boling Arena. Tipoff set for 7:00pm ET/6:00pm CT on ESPN as part of Super Tuesday. (UT Athletics Department)

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Instant Peay Play: Jeremy Purvis’ basketball career at APSU has been a testament to perseverance

By Chris Austin | December 22, 2014 |

Clarksville, TN – From the time his high school basketball playing days came to an end five years ago, Austin Peay men’s basketball point guard Jeremy Purvis has had to shown a persistence, determination and sometimes even patience to keep his playing career going; and this season has been no different.

Purvis, who played locally at Northeast High School, was starter and three-point shooting specialist for the Eagles in its two trips to the TSSAA State Tournament.

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Northeast High School’s Alex Poythress named Class AAA Mr. Basketball for 2012

March 17, 2012 |

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 Poythress named Class AAA Mr. Basketball for 2012

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Clarksville High School Boy’s Basketball rolls by Wilson Central to win Region 5-AAA Championship

By James D. Horne | March 2, 2012 |

Clarksville, TN – Christmas came late to Clarksville High Boy’s Basketball team, but the Wildcats will certainly take the gifts.

Two days after earning a spot in the Region 5-AAA Championship game and earning a sticker the Wildcats can put on a trophy wall for getting to the ‘Sweet 16’, their first of the season after not winning a regular season or district tournament title, Clarksville High earned an even bigger trophy sticker and a plaque to go with it Thursday night.

Clarksville High School Boy's Basketball beat Wilson Central 67-49 for the Region 5-AAA Championship.

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Northeast High School falls to Mt. Juliet in Region 5-AAA Quarterfinals

By James D. Horne | February 26, 2012 |

Alex Poythress held to 18 in last game

Clarksville, TN – Northeast High School’s, and ultimately Alex Poythress’, dreams of going to the state tournament were dashed in a Region 5-AAA quarterfinal game by Mt. Juliet 68-61 Friday night at the Eagles Nest.

Mt. Juliet, the District 9-AAA regular season champions put the No. 4 team out of the 9-AAA Tournament, will move on to play Clarksville High School on Tuesday at Northeast High School at 6:00pm.

Northeast's Alex Poythress at free throw line during the Eagles' 68-51 loss to Mt. Juliet in a Region 5-AAA semifinal game at Northeast on Feb. 25th, 2012.

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Alex Poythress and Bashaara Graves finalists for Mr. and Miss Basketball Awards

February 22, 2012 |

Hermitage, TN – The Mr. and Miss Basketball Awards will be presented to the top girls and boys in five classifications of the Tennessee Secondary School Athletic Association prior to the championship game awards presentation for each class, respectively.

Alex Poythress from Northeast High School is a finalist for the Class AAA Mr. Basketball. Bashaara Graves from Clarksville High School is a finalist for the Class AAA Miss Basketball.

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