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By LARRY VAUGHT

Kentucky has already signed small forward Alex Poythress, but ESPN national recruiting director Paul Biancardi says that does not mean UK coach John Calipari could not find a spot for small forward Devonta Pollard

Pollard can drive or shoot with range and his defensive abilities include terrific shot blocking because of his length and timing.

“Every coach has different philosophies, but I believe two point guards can play together,” Biancardi said. “Two players playing the same position can play together easily as long as one has a different element to his game. They can have a lot of similarities and co-exist if they have different elements to their play.

“Look at Calipari’s system. They switch every screen. The versatility him and Poythress both have would make using them together not a big factor. Pollard is not as thick and strong as Poythress. They both love to attack in transition. Poythress is stronger, but they could easily play together.

“Pollard is like a pogo stick. He has uncanny timing to block shots. He finishes around the rim well like Poythress. Both can handle the ball. Poythress can shoot a 3 where I think Pollard needs to solidify his jump shot a little bit more. But I think they could easily play on the same team, especially with the way Calipari runs his system and adapts to what a player does best.”