2007-2010 SG - Evan Turner (Philadelphia 76ers)

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Turner Named Big Ten Player Of Week...............

Way to go Evan. One of my favorite players on this team.

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Early Struggles Helped Turner Mature..................

Dispatch

Ohio State men's basketball: Turner relishes chance to play point
Matta might use versatile sophomore more in that role

Saturday, February 7, 2009 3:11 AM
By Bob Baptist
THE COLUMBUS DISPATCH

Evan Turner smiled when it was noted how often he brought the ball up the court and initiated the offense against Purdue on Tuesday night.

"I've always wanted to play point guard," said Turner, a 6-foot-7 sophomore who leads the Ohio State men's basketball team in points, rebounds, assists and steals, not to mention turnovers.

"I grew up playing point guard. I just think it's fun, really fun, to be able to come off ball screens and create and make your teammates better.

"I'm sure I'll have the opportunity to play point guard further down the line with this team."

Further down the line might be no farther.

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Turner needs to handle the ball better, but besides that his game is awesome.

if he moves to the point, where does that put everyone else?

Turner is not moving to point guard full time.............you will continue to see him bring the ball up when needed........his turnovers are something Matta will tolerate..........he is that kind of player........the good with the bad so to speak.........

Originally Posted by OSUBasketballJunkie

Turner is not moving to point guard full time.............you will continue to see him bring the ball up when needed........his turnovers are something Matta will tolerate..........he is that kind of player........the good with the bad so to speak.........

I realize this....

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Evan Turner Garners Second Consecutive Weekly Honor
OSU sophomore averages double-double to lead Buckeyes to pair of conference wins
Feb. 9, 2009
Player of the Week:

Evan Turner, Ohio State
6-7 – Sophomore Guard
Chicago, Ill. - St. Joseph's

Ohio State’s Evan Turner earns his second consecutive weekly laurel, and third of the season, after leading the Buckeyes with a pair of double-doubles in wins over ranked Big Ten foes last week In Columbus, Ohio. The 6-7 Buckeye guard averaged 22 points and 11 rebounds on the week to extend Ohio State’s win streak to four games. In Tuesday’s contest against Purdue, Turner netted six of his 26 points in overtime to aid his team to an 80-72 triumph over the Boilermakers. Turner then carried over his clutch performance to Saturday when he connected on seven free throws in the final 64 seconds in Ohio State’s 64-58 victory over Minnesota. Turner connected on 45 percent of his field goals (13-29) and found his way to the free throw line 26 times, making 18 (.692) in two outings. He also handed out 11 assists to average 5.5 helpers per game. The sophomore currently leads Ohio State in eight statistical categories, including scoring (17.0 ppg.), rebounding (7.5 rpg.), assists (72), steals (43), minutes played (780), field goals made (122), free throws made (122) and defensive rebounds (127). This is Turner’s third career weekly accolade.

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OSU's Turner turns into MVP candidate
by Doug Lesmerises/Plain Dealer Reporter
Friday February 13, 2009, 6:41 PM


Jay LaPrete/Associated Press
OSU's Evan Turner, right, has averaged 23 points per game and shot 58 percent from the field over his past five contests.

Columbus -- There's a nickname that followed Evan Turner through his freshman basketball season at Ohio State, muttered under the breath of onlookers whenever he made another move and his actions didn't match his idea.
Evan Turnover.

Away from home for the first time, unsure that Ohio State was the right place for him, admittedly never comfortable with his new life until his freshman season was over, Turner on the court at times wobbled like a fawn finding his legs.

Now in his sophomore season, there's another nickname, one Turner's older brother Richard shouts from the stands like he always has whenever he recognizes his brother is ready to ignite.

Evan Takeover.

"I don't know if he knows that," Richard Turner said, "but I started that when he was younger. Wherever the ball was, that's where Evan was."

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