Willie says Poythress’ injury “kind of ruins our platoons a little bit”

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The players are currently speaking to the media before John Calipari’s presser, and Kyle Tucker has some interesting quotes from Willie Cauley-Stein. Willie said that last night was “super emotional for everybody” when they found out the news about Alex, and it felt as though a family member had died. “He’s that older brother,” Willie said of Alex. “That good brother that does everything right.”

Willie said he’s not sure what will happen with the platoon system now that Alex is out. “It kind of ruins our platoons a little bit. Or a lot. Nobody can make the plays he can make.”

Cal coming up in a few minutes.