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CHARLOTTE, NC - NOVEMBER 02: Brett Brown of the Philadelphia 76ers yells to his team during their game against the Charlotte Hornets at Spectrum Center on November 2, 2016 in Charlotte, North Carolina. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Streeter Lecka/Getty Images)
CHARLOTTE, NC - NOVEMBER 02: Brett Brown of the Philadelphia 76ers yells to his team during their game against the Charlotte Hornets at Spectrum Center on November 2, 2016 in Charlotte, North Carolina. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Streeter Lecka/Getty Images) /
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LAWRENCE, KS – JANUARY 30: Alex Poythress
LAWRENCE, KS – JANUARY 30: Alex Poythress /

III: Can Alex Poythress impress enough to stick on roster this year?

Alex Poythress is in a curious situation.  He was an emergency 16th man on the Philadelphia 76ers roster to close out the last six games of the season. He had limited time to get the attention of the front office.

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  • And he did.

    With only six games to showcase his stuff, he averaged 26.2 minutes , 10.7 points, and 4.8 rebounds per game.  Still he did not land the coveted NBA contract. Now, he must take a more scenic route.

    Hope remains

    The Philadelphia 76ers saw plenty of Poythress at season’s end. But the team did not see much from the coveted three-point shooting. He flashed brilliance on a five-of-seven effort at three-point range against the Indiana Pacers. Other than that? Not so much.

    You can bet the team is hoping to see a three-point barrage from Poythress in the summer. Should he shoot better than 35 percent from that range, he will likely be offered a deal to play for the Delaware 87ers.