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Turner passed on the draft but is raising his net worth
Tuesday, June 30, 2009
By Bob Baptist
THE COLUMBUS DISPATCH


Jonathan Quilter | Dispatch
Evan Turner is scheduled to play for the United States in the World University Games in Belgrade, Serbia. The team opens play Friday against Finland.

Had he had a change of heart three months ago, Evan Turner could have hit the lottery last week in the NBA draft.

He was projected as a mid-first round pick before he decided not to enter, but he said a couple of advisers close to him told him he could go higher than that.

He could strike gold regardless this summer.

By virtue of deciding to return to Ohio State for his junior year, Turner was invited to try out for the U.S. team that will compete in the World University Games in Belgrade, Serbia.

The 6-foot-7 guard not only made Team USA, he was one of the standouts at the tryouts two weeks ago in Colorado Springs, Colo. Turner also has played well in pre-tournament exhibitions. He had 16 points and six rebounds in a loss to Serbia on Sunday. In yesterday's win over Russia he had two points and eight rebounds.

The Americans open pool play Friday against Finland. The championship game is July 11.

"To play for your country is the opportunity of a lifetime," Turner said. "If I win a gold medal, that would be so cool."

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