SF Evan Turner (official thread)

[OSUBasketballJunkie]

I have been saying that Turner is coming into the program with not as much fanfare as some of the other prospects, but I feel he is the most ready for the rigors of college ball with the exception of Koufos. I think he will turn some heads next year.....he is a great prospect.

['BusNative]

Bucknuts.com - OSU Men's Basketball Media Day Photos

Men's Basketball media day photos from BN (free)... Turner looks like he has bulked up some in the conditioning program...

[BGriffBuckeye]

Evan Turner really impressed me last night. He is very long and active on defense. He is able to bring the ball up the court comfortably and set up the offense. I also noticed a huge smile on his face after he knocked down the 3 from the corner and I couldn't help but smile myself. I think Evan has a big future ahead of him and look forward to seeing him progess.

[jwinslow]

He is able to bring the ball up the court comfortably and set up the offense.

I believe he hit a growth spurt and grew out of a PG role, if I remember correctly from his recruitment. He and Lighty provide some much needed ball-handling with Butler as the only trusted PG on the team, for now.

[BGriffBuckeye]

Yeah, depending on how well Crater or Offutt can adjust to the college level, I would mind seeing a lineup of Turner at point and Buford/Diebler and Lighty on the wings. If Koufos stays, with him and Mullens down low, nobody could match up with our size. With Ean's wingspan and quickness, he shouldn't have a problem staying in front of the opposing PGs on defense.

[OSUBasketballJunkie]

Turner reminds me of Lighty last year....give him some time to adjust and he will be a very solid player for Ohio State. He has the ability on the perimeter, when he gains some confidence you will see him take it to the basket on a consistent basis.

[crazybuckfan40]

Originally Posted by OSUBasketballJunkie

Turner reminds me of Lighty last year....give him some time to adjust and he will be a very solid player for Ohio State. He has the ability on the perimeter, when he gains some confidence you will see him take it to the basket on a consistent basis.

Great minds think alike...

Also I don't envision ever seeing Turner at the PG...Hill will be just fine there in his backup role this year and with a year under his belt will be just fine as either the starter or backup depending on how quick Noopy can pick things up next year...

As for Turner, I think that he is going to see more pt than Lighty saw early in the season last year due to having Cook and Lewis ahead of him and he will develop faster than Lighty...

['BusNative]

Originally Posted by OSUBasketballJunkie

Turner reminds me of Lighty last year....give him some time to adjust and he will be a very solid player for Ohio State. He has the ability on the perimeter, when he gains some confidence you will see him take it to the basket on a consistent basis.

Originally Posted by crazybuckfan40

Great minds think alike...

Also I don't envision ever seeing Turner at the PG...Hill will be just fine there in his backup role this year and with a year under his belt will be just fine as either the starter or backup depending on how quick Noopy can pick things up next year...

As for Turner, I think that he is going to see more pt than Lighty saw early in the season last year due to having Cook and Lewis ahead of him and he will develop faster than Lighty...

I agree with the comparisons, except that I think Turner comes in with a bit more "smoothness" than Lighty did last year and a little bit less of Lighty's mean streak. Either way, the wing tandem of Lighty and Turner is already evolving well, and when Buford shows up next year we'll have the best set of wing players in the nation (especially if Wallace evolves a little bit more).

[LitlBuck]

Originally Posted by 'BusNative

I agree with the comparisons, except that I think Turner comes in with a bit more "smoothness" than Lighty did last year and a little bit less of Lighty's mean streak. Either way, the wing tandem of Lighty and Turner is already evolving well, and when Buford shows up next year we'll have the best set of wing players in the nation (especially if Wallace evolves a little bit more).

What about Diebler?

[OSUBasketballJunkie]

I would also describe Turner as smooth but not the physical defender that Lighty came in with........

[BuckTwenty]

I really like what I saw out of Evan against Columbia. He plays great D for being just a frosh. Kept getting in the passing lanes and causing disruption, stayed in front of his guy & didn't let his man get cheap buckets, and you can see he has a sense for where the ball is going to be. His shot isn't there yet, but he handled the ball well when he received the ball and didn't look out of place playing with the other two starting guards (and made for an interesting look when we went into a 4 guard lineup there at the end of the game).

I'd look for Diebler to finally find his shot, but if he can't find it here soon, don't be surprised to see Evan starting.

[LitlBuck]

Originally Posted by BuckTwenty

I really like what I saw out of Evan against Columbia. He plays great D for being just a frosh. Kept getting in the passing lanes and causing disruption, stayed in front of his guy & didn't let his man get cheap buckets, and you can see he has a sense for where the ball is going to be. His shot isn't there yet, but he handled the ball well when he received the ball and didn't look out of place playing with the other two starting guards (and made for an interesting look when we went into a 4 guard lineup there at the end of the game).

I'd look for Diebler to finally find his shot, but if he can't find it here soon, don't be surprised to see Evan starting.

Agree with most everything you have said but I think that TM will stay with Diebler for quite a while to see if he gets adjusted because if he does this theme will be much better than what we have seen so far.

['BusNative]

Originally Posted by LitlBuck

What about Diebler?

I think I was imagining Diebler in a strict guard role, but you're absolutely right.

Originally Posted by LitlBuck

Agree with most everything you have said but I think that TM will stay with Diebler for quite a while to see if he gets adjusted because if he does this theme will be much better than what we have seen so far.

I agree with this too - Diebler has too much skill to not give him some time to adjust. I see him being a big factor against 'Cuse' zone after getting some time between game.

[Buckeyedynasty]

Originally Posted by 'BusNative

I think I was imagining Diebler in a strict guard role, but you're absolutely right.

Never leave a fellow Buckeye hanging.....EVER, especially on BEAT MICHIGAN WEEK! GO BUCKS BEAT THE TURDBURGLERS!

[bkochmc]

Turner had a nice game against Syracuse last night.... 6 points, 4 rebounds, 3 assists and played some very good defense in 20 minutes of action. I love the athleticism on the floor when he and Lighty are in the game. A very valuable commodity off the bench!